Tag: artificial intelligence
Tag: artificial intelligence
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X-Threat: the existential risk — The alphabet of AI rhetoric: Part 2
The concept of AI-related "existential risk" refers to the possibility of AI development leading to catastrophic consequences for humanity, including possible human extinction. Among the main scenarios feared are hostile superintelligence, military use of AI, and increased inequalities. Figures such as Nick Bostrom, Elon Musk, and Stephen Hawking have expressed concerns about these risks. The…
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What can be said about “algorethics”? A critique
Algorethics, a term coined by the philosopher Luigi Lombardi Vallauri in 2017, concerns the ethics of algorithms, both biological and non-biological. Paolo Benanti then contributed to the popularity of the term, emphasising the need to make ethical evaluations computable to avoid inhumane forms of "algocracy". However, algorethics is criticised as an abstract term that can…
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AI and the alignment problem
In recent years, the conversation around artificial intelligence has taken a decidedly more serious turn, particularly regarding the possibilities and dangers associated with artificial general intelligence (AGI). One of the first metaphors encountered when discussing AI-related risks is Nick Bostrom’s “paperclip maximizer“. This hypothetical AI system, tasked with maximizing the production of paper clips, could…
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Daniel Dennett’s approach to artificial intelligence
Daniel Dennett warned against the dangers of deepfakes, highlighting how this technology can undermine public trust and spread misinformation. Extremely realistic AI-generated images and videos can confuse and manipulate public opinion, influencing democratic and social processes. Dennett compared the creation of counterfeit people to counterfeit money, a very serious crime, and he called for severe…
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The impact of artificial Intelligence on human relationships and psychological wellbeing
The emergence of artificial intelligence has significant psychological and social impacts. In the workplace, it offers benefits such as automation and stress reduction, but it can also increase technostress. In the personal sphere, robots like Replika provide emotional support, but they raise questions about isolation and human empathy. Experts are divided. Some see AI as…
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“Simplify” your work by using generative artificial intelligence
November 30, 2022 saw the release of the generative artificial intelligence model ChatGPT, which allows one to get quick responses with prompts. Its capabilities was subsequently extended to include images and videos, while new competitors appeared such as Copilot, Google Gemini, Claude and Firefly. These AI systems can save time by automating complex tasks in…
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Biblio-theological reflections on artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence is incapable of processing abstract models of reality, and it is incapable of having awareness. It should be seen as a robotic assistant rather than true intelligence. The distinction between weak, strong, and general AI is misleading because these technologies cannot consciously perceive and organise information. Drawing on biblical references, AI that strives…
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Artificial Intelligence is everywhere, but it doesn’t come from nowhere
AI is now pervasive in many areas, from autonomous vehicles to digital assistants. However, it is not emerging from nowhere, and it is influenced by global crises and complex socioeconomic dynamics. AI reflects an 'achievement society' where efficiency is prioritised, albeit often at the expense of social justice. It creates new forms of surveillance and…
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Artificial intelligence is not afraid of chaos
That the world is more unpredictable than we would like is confirmed every time we go away for the weekend and find out that the weather forecast was…wrong. Since the birth of artificial intelligence (AI) in the summer of 1956 at Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire (USA), AI researchers have focused for decades on the…