It is clear that moral artificial intelligence is better than alternative artificial intelligence. Can we align AI's values with our own? want To?this is the question At the root of this conversation is Between EconTalk host Russ Roberts and a psychologist paul bloom.
Setting aside the question of whether AI will get smarter (at least for now), what are the benefits of AI? moral Provided by AI?Do those benefits outweigh the potential costs? Let's ask what you I have to say it! Share your reactions to the prompts below in the comments. As Russ says, we'd love to hear your thoughts.
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1- How would you explain the relationship between morality and intelligence? Becoming more intelligent inevitably Does it imply that there is more morality in either humans or AI? can Does more intelligence increase the likelihood of acquiring morality? What should AI do? learn How to cultivate human moral sense? How much of (human) intelligence comes from education? How much of morality?
2- Where does (human) cruelty come from? Bloom argues that intelligence is primarily innate, although it continues to be acquired, whereas morality is primarily tied to culture. suggests. To what extent will AI need to be culturally adapted to acquire something like morality? Bloom reminds us: „Most of the things we see and are completely appalled and shocked by are done by my own people, who don't think of themselves as the bad guys.“ How cruel is acculturation to AI? Is it possible to generate
4- Roberts argues that humans don't really get high marks when it comes to morality, so why not use AI's superintelligence to solve moral problems, a kind of data-driven morality? Ask if you can use it. (A useful and obvious question he raises is: Why don't we make cars that don't exceed the speed limit?) Bloom points out that there is an obvious tension between morality and autonomy. What will happen to AI? help Would you like to relieve this tension?Why is there such tension? badContinuing the theme of morality and autonomy, where do authoritarian impulses come from? Why do (utopian) humans seek to impose moral rules and measures on others? „I'm not convinced that the nanny state is simply motivated by the fact that they want you not to smoke because they know what's best for you,“ Roberts said. I think it's because I don't want people to smoke. want. “ Is this a characteristic unique to humans? Is this a trait that is inherited by AI?
5- Roberts says: „The country I used to live in and love, the United States, seems to be falling apart, as do many Western countries. That doesn't look good. We see many dysfunctional aspects of life in the modern world. Am I too pessimistic? you Answer Russ?
Bonus question: In response to the Roberts' question above, Bloom said: That's good. I have no problem with the idea that there is cultural evolution and that it is a good thing, much of it is productive and means people live more comfortable lives. I think the question is whether the so-called enlightenment project itself is the root of everything. ”
To what extent do you agree with Mr. Bloom's opinion? This question has also arisen recently. This episode of The Great Antidote with David Boazthey argue that the Enlightenment is not alone. person in charge This is a project that will bring about positive change. Ongoing. Again, to what extent do you agree?