In the foreseeable future, intelligent machines are expected to perform a significant number of tasks, with many activities involving collaborative efforts between humans and artificial intelligence (AI). AI raises ethical challenges from two different angles: one common to all technologies, concerning its potential benefits and drawbacks, and another arising from the acquisition by machines of specific cognitive abilities, such as judgement, decision-making, and initiative, all of which have ethical implications. This confluence of factors raises significant concerns regarding the impact of intelligent agents on individuals, society, and business.