
405. AI is the Demon God of Capital (ft. Hagen Blix)
This Machine Kills
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Ethics and AI: Navigating Silicon Valley's Delusions
This chapter critiques Silicon Valley's approach to artificial intelligence, highlighting ethical shortcomings and the superficial treatment of welfare considerations for all beings. The speakers humorously reflect on their career paths while discussing the conflicting perceptions of AI sentience versus animal welfare, emphasizing societal fears surrounding consciousness. The conversation ultimately examines the interplay between technology, environmental crisis, and the capitalist mindset, questioning the narrative that technology alone can solve impending ecological disasters.
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