
Will AI Have a Moral Compass? — Debate with Scott Sumner, Author of The Money Illusion
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AI, Ethics, and the Morality Debate
This chapter explores the complex relationship between intelligence and ethics in the context of artificial intelligence, particularly through the lens of the orthogonality thesis. It addresses the potential for super-intelligent AI to understand and engage with ethical principles independently of its programming, raising critical questions about morality, human values, and the implications of AI decision-making. The discussion emphasizes the need for careful consideration of AI's development and the risks involved in aligning advanced systems with human ethics.
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