Farina - Digital Transformation: Engineering Requirements and Political, Economic, and Philosophical Challenges - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0443329648 ISBN 13: 9780443329647

Publisher: Morgan Kaufmann, 2026

Synopsis

The last decade has seen exponential growth in the development of digital technologies. This has led to significant shifts in the political arena as well as in the economy, precipitating a series of revolutionary changes in the fabric of our societies, which have had far-reaching consequences and effects on the way we relate and connect to each other. Digital Transformation in Artificial Systems: Engineering Requirements and Political, Economic, and Philosophical Challenges focuses on analyzing the engineering requirements as well as the political consequences, overarching the philosophical and ethical implications of this transformation, especially in relation to its application in artificial systems. In this context, the concept of digital transformation (understood as the practice of redefining models, functions, operations, processes, and activities by leveraging technological advancements to build efficient digital environments) has become increasingly important. This book brings together key concepts, ideas, and frameworks related to this idea. It promotes an inclusive and responsible digital transformation capable of addressing the constraints on the global digital divide, deepening cooperation in digitization, industrialization, and innovation, while furthering our understanding of the ethical and moral challenges associated with such a development. The distinctive and most original element of the book is its interdisciplinarity. It will allow readers to gather crucial insights that will be instrumental to better understand the reach of the forthcoming AI revolution, its multidimensionality, and its potential impact on people and society.

• Provides a thorough exploration of digital transformation within artificial systems, covering key concepts, methodologies, and emerging trends
• Shows practical insights into implementing digital transformation strategies in artificial systems, with real-world examples and case studies illustrating successful applications
• Caters to a broad audience, including professionals, researchers, and students interested in understanding and implementing digital transformation in artificial systems

About this title

About the Authors

Mirko Farina is a Full Professor of Philosophy of Technology and AI in the School of Philosophy and Social Development at Huaqiao University, a Talent C of the Fujian Province, and the Head of the Human-Machine Interaction Lab at the Institute for Digital Economy and Artificial Systems [Xiamen University and Lomonosov Moscow State University]. Personal Website: https://mirkofarina.weebly.com/

Paolo Ciancarini is a Tenured Professor at the Department of Computer Science
and Engineering of the University of Bologna – Alma Mater Studiorum. He lectures
on software engineering and software architecture.

Xiao Yu is the Founder & Executive Secretary-General of the Institute for Digital Economy & Artificial Systems. He is also the Founder & Director of the Sichuan Key Laboratory for Digital Administration & Organizational Synergy, (DAOS Lab, 2023–), a government-affiliated research institute jointly built by the Sichuan Provincial Big Data Bureau and the Sichuan Administration Institute.

Jin Chen is a Full Professor at the Department of Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and
Strategy, Tsinghua University. He is also the Director of the Research Center for
Technological Innovation, Tsinghua University.

From the Back Cover

The last decade has seen exponential growth in the development of digital technologies. This has led to significant shifts in the political arena as well as in the economy, precipitating a series of revolutionary changes in the fabric of our societies, which have had far-reaching consequences and effects on the way we relate and connect to each other. Digital Transformation in Artificial Systems: Engineering Requirements and Political, Economic, and Philosophical Challenges focuses on analyzing the engineering requirements as well as the political consequences, overarching the philosophical and ethical implications of this transformation, especially in relation to its application in artificial systems. In this context, the concept of digital transformation (understood as the practice of redefining models, functions, operations, processes, and activities by leveraging technological advancements to build efficient digital environments) has become increasingly important. This book brings together key concepts, ideas, and frameworks related to this idea. It promotes an inclusive and responsible digital transformation capable of addressing the constraints on the global digital divide, deepening cooperation in digitization, industrialization, and innovation, while furthering our understanding of the ethical and moral challenges associated with such a development. The distinctive and most original element of the book is its interdisciplinarity. It will allow readers to gather crucial insights that will be instrumental to better understand the reach of the forthcoming AI revolution, its multidimensionality, and its potential impact on the people and society.

Edition details

• Publisher: Morgan Kaufmann
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0443329648
• ISBN 13: 9780443329647
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 414
• Editor: Farina Ph.D. Mirko, Ciancarini Ph.D. Paolo, Yu Ph.D. Xiao, Chen Ph.D. Jin