#276 Why Getting AI Ethics Right Really Matters with Christopher DiCarlo, Professor at University of Toronto, Senior Researcher and Ethicist at Convergence Analysis
Christopher DiCarlo, a philosophy professor at the University of Toronto and an ethicist at Convergence Analysis, delves into the urgent ethical considerations surrounding AI. He discusses the existential risks associated with powerful AI and the lack of adequate regulations. DiCarlo emphasizes the need for public awareness and involvement in AI development. He also explores the importance of ethical guidelines and global collaboration to navigate the transformative impacts of AI on society, particularly in healthcare and governance.
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Existential AI Risk
Powerful AI could annihilate humanity.
Stationary AI systems can cause significant damage even without mobility.
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Demon Seed Movie
The movie Demon Seed portrays a self-aware AI that impregnates a woman.
This demonstrates AI's potential power and its ability to outsmart humans.
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AI Open Letter
The letter from the Future of Life Institute was a message to the world about AI's seriousness.
The public isn't aware of the potential negative consequences of AGI.
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The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence and the Race to Control It
Christopher DiCarlo
In 'Building a God', Christopher DiCarlo delves into the ethical implications of artificial intelligence (AI) as it approaches and potentially surpasses human intelligence. The book discusses the need for ethical guardrails around powerful AI tools, the importance of critical thinking in navigating the future of technologically advanced societies, and the potential risks and benefits associated with the rapid development of AI. DiCarlo draws on his expertise in philosophy, education, and ethics to provide a comprehensive analysis of the moral landscape of AI development.
How to become a really good pain in the ass
A Critical Thinker's Guide to Asking the Right Questions
Christopher DiCarlo
This book empowers readers to spot faulty reasoning and hold people accountable for their beliefs and behaviors. It teaches how to analyze one's own thoughts, ideas, and beliefs, and understand why others might hold opposing views. The book is particularly relevant in today's world of misinformation, helping readers to think more clearly and critically in a media-driven environment.
As AI advances at breakneck speed, the conversation around its potential risks and ethical implications grows louder. For professionals in the field, this raises important questions about responsibility and foresight. How do you ensure that AI systems align with human values? What role do ethics play in the development and deployment of these technologies? Let's delve into the pressing issues that could define the future of AI and its role in society.
Dr. Christopher DiCarlo is a philosopher, educator, and author. He teaches philosophy at the University of Toronto. He also founded Critical Thinking Solutions, a business consultancy, is an Expert Advisor for the Centre for Inquiry Canada, and the Ethics Chair for the Canadian Mental Health Association. His academic work focuses on bioethics and cognitive evolution. He is the author of six books, including the bestselling "How to Become a Really Good Pain in the Ass: A Critical Thinker's Guide to Asking the Right Questions", and his latest "Building a God: The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence and the Race to Control It".
In the episode, Richie and Christopher explore the existential risks of powerful AI, ethical considerations in AI development, the importance of public awareness and involvement, the role of international regulation, and much more.
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