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EconTalk
Can Artificial Intelligence Be Moral? (with Paul Bloom)
Dec 25, 2023
Psychologist Paul Bloom discusses his book 'Psych' with EconTalk's Russ Roberts, exploring the field of psychology's insights on human intelligence, consciousness, and unhelpful instincts. They delve into the challenges of aligning AI with human preferences and ethics, the ethical implications of AI decision-making, and the tension between morality and freedom in AI development. They also discuss the complexities of peaceful dialogue in conflict, societal advancements and changing values, and the social consequences of smartphones.
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- The desire to align AI with human values must consider the limits and complexities of alignment.
- The balance between AI being aligned with human values and personal autonomy is a key debate in the field.
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The Moral Implications of AI
Psychologist and author Paul Bloom discusses the moral implications of AI, contrasting the desire to align AI with human values with the limits and complexities of alignment.
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