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5 – Technology and Responsibility Gaps

This Is Technology Ethics

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Agents Without Accountability

The dialogue highlights the parallels between corporate agents and AI systems in terms of decision-making and responsibility. Both can perform tasks typically assigned to humans, yet neither possesses the full accountability expected of human agents. The discussion underscores divergent viewpoints: some argue that both corporate and AI agents can be responsible, while others contest this idea. Additionally, it is suggested that AI systems may be viewed as corporate entities, while well-organized groups of people could function as intelligent agents. This raises complex questions about the nature of agency and accountability in both corporate and AI contexts.

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