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3 – Value Alignment and the Control Problem

This Is Technology Ethics

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Ethics in Technology: Navigating Values and Control

This chapter explores the intersection of ethical frameworks like virtue ethics, Kantian ethics, and consequentialism in relation to technology and AI. It examines the moral implications of creating robots and AI systems, particularly in terms of non-instrumental values, control dynamics, and the impact of technology on societal values and human relationships. The discussion highlights the tension between the pursuit of meaningful connections with artificial beings and the ethical concerns surrounding their limitations and potential societal repercussions.

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