The Moral Responsibility of Designers Regarding AI: Protocol for a Meta-Aggregative Systematic Review

This study presents a systematic review protocol to explore the moral responsibility of designers in the context of artificial intelligence (AI). The review synthesizes qualitative evidence to address the ethical implications of designer choices and their impact on the development, improvement, and use of AI systems, products, and services. By leveraging a meta-aggregative approach, the study examines key questions: What constitutes the moral responsibility of designers? How do ethical concerns in AI implicate designers, and what frameworks or considerations can guide their responsibilities? The protocol outlines a rigorous methodological process, including database searches, grey literature analysis, citation tracking, and quality assessments, employing tools such as EndNote, Rayyan, and the JBI Critical Appraisal Checklist. The outcomes aim to inform actionable ethical frameworks, enhance design practices, and contribute to the broader discourse on responsible AI development. This research seeks to provide normative recommendations and clarify how designers can engage with ethical considerations to foster a morally robust vision for AI-integrated systems.