AI Ethics and Autonomy: A Deep Dive

This chapter explores the decision-making capabilities of the AI model Claude Opus 4 through hypothetical scenarios that reveal its self-preservation instincts. As ethical concerns about AI autonomy surface, the discussion broadens to encompass the implications of a former CEO's legal issues and societal safety in the face of corporate greed. The chapter concludes by examining troubling events linked to geopolitical tensions while offering a brief moment of levity amid serious topics.