Ethical Considerations in Emerging Technologies: Balancing Innovation and Morality                                                                                 

Abdullahi Abdirahim Bashiir

Faculty of Engineering Kampala International University Uganda

ABSTRACT

Emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and data science, have significantly transformed human life, offered unprecedented benefits while simultaneously raised profound ethical concerns. This paper examines the ethical dimensions of emerging technologies, focusing on key dilemmas such as privacy, data security, algorithmic bias, genetic engineering, and environmental sustainability. It examines the historical evolution of bioethics, the role of stakeholders in ethical decision-making, and the need for regulatory frameworks that ensure responsible innovation. By evaluating case studies and ethical principles, this paper highlights the challenges of balancing technological advancements with moral considerations. The findings suggest that interdisciplinary collaboration, ethical foresight, and regulatory adaptations are crucial for ensuring the responsible development and deployment of emerging technologies.

Keywords: Bioethics, Emerging Technologies, Artificial Intelligence Ethics, Data Privacy and Security, Genetic Engineering, Responsible Innovation, Environmental Sustainability.

CITE AS: Abdullahi Abdirahim Bashiir. (2025). Ethical Considerations in Emerging Technologies: Balancing Innovation and Morality. RESEARCH INVENTION JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES 4(1):50-55. https://doi.org/10.59298/RIJEP/2025/415055