CHARACTERISTICS OF CHANGES IN HUMAN MORALITY IN THE ENVIRONMENT OF VIRTUAL REALITY AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
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This article provides a scientific and theoretical analysis of the changing features of human morality in the environment of virtual
reality and artificial intelligence. Modern digital technologies have a strong impact on communication culture, decision-making
processes, sense of responsibility, personal identity and social relations. Especially in virtual reality, a person can present himself
or herself through a different image, constantly interact with artificial intelligence and act based on algorithmic recommendations,
which creates new changes in moral consciousness. The article discusses the positive opportunities and possible risks of this
process, including human dignity, responsibility, personal data security and digital ethics.
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