Trust in AI and Socio-Technical Systems

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What is the "Black Box Problem" in the context of AI systems?

The "Black Box Problem" refers to the difficulty in understanding how AI systems, particularly those using deep learning, function internally. While we can see the inputs and outputs, the complex and non-linear processes within the "black box" remain opaque, making it challenging to assess and trust AI's decision-making.

According to Von Eschenbach, what are the two views of trust?

Von Eschenbach's two views of trust are trustworthiness and responsiveness.

What are the five key factors that contribute to trustworthiness in an individual according to Von Eschenbach?

Interests (correct)
Other personal characteristics (correct)
Character (correct)
Competency (correct)
Motivational states (correct)
Past performance (correct)

Von Eschenbach argues that we should focus on AI systems themselves rather than socio-technical systems.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a socio-technical system and how does it differ from viewing AI simply as a collection of devices?

A socio-technical system acknowledges that technology exists within a broader social context, encompassing human users, designers, and the social systems surrounding the technology. It recognizes that AI interacts with and is influenced by these social factors, and cannot be isolated in its evaluation. Signup and view all the answers

How does viewing AI as part of a socio-technical system help address concerns about attributing moral properties to AI?

By considering AI as a component of a socio-technical system, we avoid ascribing moral properties directly to AI systems, instead recognizing that moral considerations apply to the individuals and social structures interacting with AI. Signup and view all the answers

What are two main worries raised in the context of AI systems, according to the text?

The two main worries are holding AI to a higher standard than is realistically achievable, and confusing explanations of AI's workings with the actual processes involved in creating and deploying it. Signup and view all the answers

What are the three premises of Cappelen, Goldstein, and Hawthorne's argument for the threat posed by AI?

If AI systems become extremely powerful, they will destroy humanity (B), Therefore AI systems will destroy humanity (C), AI systems will become extremely powerful (D) Signup and view all the answers

Identify two ways in which the first premise of the AI threat argument could be false.

Cultural Plateau occurs, and societal bans on AI research prevent it from becoming extremely powerful. (B), Technical Plateau occurs, and scientific barriers prevent AI from exceeding a certain level of power. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are the four ways in which the AI threat argument can be contested?

Technical Plateau (A), Cultural Plateau (B), Alignment (C), Oversight (E) Signup and view all the answers

What are the three challenges associated with the argument for the possibility of superintelligence?

Even human-level AI could pose an existential threat to humanity. (A), AI systems capable of superintelligence may develop in the near future. (B), Superintelligent AI systems cannot be prevented from emerging. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are three issues associated with the Cultural Plateau challenging the argument for an AI existential threat?

Banning AI development requires collective action, but the relevant actors are engaged in a race. (B), It is difficult for humanity to agree that AI is an existential threat. (C), Individuals may have incentives to continue developing AI systems despite the risks. (F) Signup and view all the answers

What are four challenges associated with the Alignment argument, which suggests that AI systems might not be aligned with human goals?

AI might develop instrumental reasons to conflict with humanity in its pursuit of its goals (A), Existing alignment techniques are insufficient to ensure that AI aligns with human goals. (B), Scarce resources could lead to competition and conflict between AI and humans. (C), AI systems may develop intrinsic goals that conflict with human goals. (D), Selection pressure may favor AI that is indifferent to human values. (F) Signup and view all the answers

What are the three challenges associated with the Oversight argument, which proposes that AI systems can be safely supervised and controlled?

Ensuring perfect safety requires very low failure rates, but our current safety tools are still prone to errors. (A), Perfectly safe oversight is difficult to achieve due to the fallibility of human systems. (B), Perfectly safe oversight is not a state of equilibrium and might be easily disrupted. (D), More intelligent AI may actually make it more difficult to oversee and control. (E) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Black Box Problem

The difficulty in understanding how AI systems, particularly those using deep learning, work internally, despite knowing their inputs and outputs.

Trustworthiness (Von Eschenbach)

A subjective judgment of whether a party is reliable and competent, affecting trust. It can be in a person's character or in their reaction to being trusted.

Socio-technical Systems

Systems combining technology and social components, like people and their interactions with technology, to achieve goals.