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June 2, 2025 - GTU Office of Press and Public Relations
Prof. Yusuf Sinan Akgül, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at Gebze Technical University (GTU), highlights the fundamental ethical risks in artificial intelligence (AI) during his speech at the DevSecOps Days Istanbul Conference held at Borsa Istanbul, stating: “Bias, discrimination, and privacy violations are among the most significant ethical concerns.”
Speaking at the event, Prof. Akgül noted that ethical risks in AI are becoming increasingly complex. In his presentation titled “Artificial Intelligence and Ethics,” he provided comprehensive insights into the ethical use of AI and emphasized the importance of transparency and explainability in AI systems. According to Akgül, models that lack these qualities are unlikely to gain widespread acceptance among the public and within the industry.
He also stressed the critical importance of accountability in AI systems, stating that not only should green sustainability be considered, but also the sustainability of AI itself.
Pointing to bias, discrimination, and privacy breaches as leading ethical issues, Akgül referred to the principles and recommendations proposed by international organizations such as the OECD, IEEE, and UNESCO, but noted that these frameworks are not as comprehensive as the EU Artificial Intelligence Act.
Unregulated Systems Pose Serious RisksProf. Akgül emphasized that human-centricity, transparency, explainability, accountability, and privacy are core principles in AI ethics. He described the EU Artificial Intelligence Act as the first comprehensive regulation based on a risk classification system. This act categorizes AI applications from unacceptable risk to minimal risk, with violations subject to significant fines, market bans, and reputational damage.
He further pointed out that integrating ethical AI practices into DevSecOps approaches, avoiding overregulation, and addressing technical infrastructure issues are among the key challenges in the field.
Held under the theme “AI for DevSecOps,” this year’s third edition of the DevSecOps Days Istanbul Conference brought together software engineers, cybersecurity experts, and industry professionals. Over the course of two days, the event featured panels, talks, and workshops on AI security, software development, and security operations.
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