Thinking Machines: The First AI Takeover Story
New Books in Science, Technology, and Society
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AI and Human Values: Lessons from R.U.R.
This chapter examines the AI alignment problem through Karel Čapek's play R.U.R., discussing how societal constructs can diminish human roles in the face of advancing technology. It critiques the impacts of overproduction and capitalism, while contrasting utopian aspirations with dystopian outcomes. Ultimately, it emphasizes the need to realign human values with technological advancements to prevent disastrous consequences.
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