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Building a God
The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence and the Race to Control It
Book • 2025
In 'Building a God', Christopher DiCarlo delves into the ethical implications of artificial intelligence (AI) as it approaches and potentially surpasses human intelligence.
The book discusses the need for ethical guardrails around powerful AI tools, the importance of critical thinking in navigating the future of technologically advanced societies, and the potential risks and benefits associated with the rapid development of AI. DiCarlo draws on his expertise in philosophy, education, and ethics to provide a comprehensive analysis of the moral landscape of AI development.
The book discusses the need for ethical guardrails around powerful AI tools, the importance of critical thinking in navigating the future of technologically advanced societies, and the potential risks and benefits associated with the rapid development of AI. DiCarlo draws on his expertise in philosophy, education, and ethics to provide a comprehensive analysis of the moral landscape of AI development.
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Episode 2319: Christopher DiCarlo on AI as the latest chapter in our long history of building an all-knowing God