Philosophize This!

Episode #184 ... Is Artificial Intelligence really an existential risk?

Aug 2, 2023

This discussion dives deep into whether technology like AI is neutral or carries moral weight. It contrasts human intelligence with AI, pondering what makes intelligence, and whether narrow AI can morph into something more advanced. The potential risks of artificial general intelligence are a major concern, highlighting the need for proactive dialogue. Finally, philosophical implications of superintelligent AI are explored, weighing both benefits and risks in a nuanced conversation.

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Technology is not neutral and carries inherent morality, affecting society in profound ways.

Aligning artificial general intelligence with human values is a complex challenge of programming internal goals and preventing unintended consequences.

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Technology and Morality

The podcast discusses whether technology can be considered neutral or if it inherently carries with it a latent morality. It questions whether each piece of technology, such as TikTok or nuclear weapons, has the potential to affect society in a certain way. The episode explores the concept of artificial general intelligence (AGI) and its implications. It explains that while AGI is not yet achieved, there are discussions about its alignment with human values and the containment problem. The podcast also highlights the challenges of defining intelligence and the different categories of intelligence, including narrow and general intelligence.