EconTalk
Can Artificial Intelligence Be Moral? (with Paul Bloom)
Dec 25, 2023
Join psychologist Paul Bloom from the University of Toronto as he challenges the idea of moral artificial intelligence. Bloom argues that pursuing moral AI may not only be futile but detrimental. He dives into the complexities of aligning AI with human values, the ethical dilemmas involved, and how these affect personal freedom. The conversation touches on parenting parallels, moral progress, and generational attitudes towards technology, providing thought-provoking insights on what it means to be moral in an AI-driven world.
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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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