Read the following excerpt from a scholarly article discussing the ethical implications of artificial intelligence:
'As we plunge deeper into the world of artificial intelligence, we are left to grapple with questions that transcend mere technological advancement. Is it ethical to forge machines that replicate human thought and creativity? At what point do these creations become liabilities rather than tools? The implications of our innovation echo our moral compass, challenging the very foundations of autonomy and responsibility. In a landscape of rapid progression, the silence surrounding ethical discourse feels increasingly disturbing.'