Ethics of Artificial Intelligence

Study Notes

• Artificial intelligence (AI) raises ethical concerns around content creation, misinformation, and its uses in Hollywood.

• Matt Katz, a faculty member in the department of Philosophy, Anthropology, and Religion at Central Michigan University, defines AI as machine learning and generative AI.

• Machine learning is a system that learns to categorize things, whereas generative AI generates its own responses.

• Artificial general intelligence (AGI) would be an AI system that can do all the various things that a human being can do cognitively.

• Super intelligence would be a system that can do all that and perhaps much more, thinking much faster and understanding more.

• ChatGPT, a generative AI, can generate responses to questions and can be used to create content, but it lacks logic and empathy.

• The use of AI in Hollywood raises concerns about replacing human writers and actors, potentially eliminating jobs.

• The Hollywood strikes are partly about the issue of AI replacing human writers and actors.

• Other industries, such as law and politics, are also using AI to write briefs and emails, potentially replacing human jobs.

• Small business owners and individuals may use AI to make their lives easier, but there is a difference between using AI for personal tasks and using it to replace human workers.

• The primary concern is people's livelihoods, particularly in industries where AI could be used to cut labor costs for increased profits.

• Background workers, writers, and unnamed extras in Hollywood are likely to be the first to be replaced by AI, rather than high-profile actors like Tom Hanks.

• The use of AI in content creation raises questions about the potential emotional connection between humans and AI-generated characters, potentially blurring the line between reality and fiction.

• The ethics of AI are a growing concern as the technology improves, and it is essential to consider the potential consequences of AI on human jobs and livelihoods.- The use of AI in various fields, such as medicine, justice, and hiring, raises concerns about perpetuating inequity, job losses, and misinformation.

The military use of AI is a concern, as it may lead to autonomous decision-making without human oversight, which could result in inaccurate or biased decisions.
The US military has committed to always having a human being in the chain of command and making decisions, but the use of AI-generated information raises concerns about accuracy.
Deepfake technology, which can create realistic audio and video, poses a significant threat to the dissemination of accurate information, particularly in the context of elections and political discourse.
The ability to create convincing fake media could lead to a situation where society cannot agree on what is fact and what is not, making it difficult to provide evidence that can change people's beliefs.
Watermarking AI-generated content may not be an effective solution, as people may not believe it or may be convinced that it is a conspiracy.
Other actors around the globe may not make similar assurances, and people may believe whoever they want to believe, making it difficult to establish trust in watermarked content.
The development of systems to detect AI-generated content is an ongoing effort, but it is an imperfect solution that could lead to an arms race with those who want to create undetectable AI.
The need for bureaucratic institutions to do a better job of regulating AI is essential, but there is a public resistance to investing in bureaucracy, making it a political challenge.
The EU is ahead of the US in terms of AI legislation, and whatever legislation they pass may serve as a model for the rest of the world.
The White House has a blueprint for AI rights and responsibilities, but implementing it and getting it passed by Congress is a significant challenge.
Resources for learning about AI ethics and philosophy include books like "Ethics of AI" and online resources like YouTube channels that explain machine learning basics.

Description

This quiz explores the ethical concerns surrounding the use of artificial intelligence, including its impact on job losses, misinformation, and content creation. It also delves into the potential consequences of AI on human livelihoods and the need for regulation. Learn about the ethics of AI and its implications on various industries.