JAMES JONES ROBOETHICS The ethics of artificial intelligence

JAMES JONES ROBOETHICS

The ethics of artificial intelligence �Machine Morality the study of the design and building of moral machines also known as AMAs (Artificial Moral Agents). �Roboethics the study of how humans design, construct, use and treat robots and other artificially intelligent beings

What is Artificial Intelligence? �What exactly does a complex problem consist of ? �What exactly constitutes a relationship? �To what degree can it even be said that a machine has comprehended and digested information?

Applied AI vs. Strong AI APPLIED AI STRONG AI The use of software to accomplish specific problem solving tasks or problems that do not fully encompass human intellectual ability. Artificial intelligence that matches or exceeds human intelligence.

The Turing Test �Proposed in 1950 by the British Computer Scientist Alan Turing �Turing suggested that “a computer would deserve to be called intelligent if it could deceive a human into believing that it was human. ”

Alan Turing �Thought that the question of whether machines can think was irrelevant �He instead opted for the central question, how well can you play the “Imitation Game? ” �The Turing Test has been widely criticized by the field of Artificial Intelligence

Implications of Machine Morality Who’s morality should be impressed upon these machines and to what extent should we describe these ethical rules?

Asimov and The Three Laws of Robotics � 1941 First known use of the word “robotics” by Isaac Asimov in the science fiction short story Liar! �“The saddest aspect of life right now is that science gathers knowledge faster than society gathers wisdom. ” – Isaac Asimov

Asimov’s Three Laws 1) A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm. 2) A robot must obey orders given it by human beings except where such orders would conflict with the First Law. 3) A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Law.

The Zeroth Law 0) A robot may not harm humanity, or, by inaction, allow humanity to come to harm.

Implicit Laws in Tool Construction 1) A tool must not be unsafe to use. Hammers have handles, screwdrivers have hilts. 2) A tool must perform its function efficiently unless this would harm the user. 3) A tool must remain intact during its use unless its destruction is required for its use or for safety.

Problems with The Three Laws �Shackling intelligent constructs with hardwired laws may be a form of slavery

Problems with The Three Laws �We may occasionally (or perhaps routinely) need robots to kill people.

The Matrix

Space Odyssey

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Roberto

Preacherbot Robot Devil

Bender

Final Thoughts �Popular culture plays a big role in how we, as humans, look at robots. �Our perception of artificial intelligence will guide the advancement and morality of our future automatons. � This will determine if we are left with extremely complex tools OR artificial individuals who think for themselves.

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