Artificial Intelligence And Universal Values

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND UNIVERSAL VALUES.

Artificial Intelligence and Universal Values

The field of value alignment, or more broadly machine ethics, is becoming increasingly important as artificial intelligence developments accelerate. By ‘alignment’ we mean giving a generally intelligent software system the capability to act in ways that are beneficial, or at least minimally harmful, to humans. There are a large number of techniques that are being experimented with, but this work often fails to specify what values exactly we should be aligning. When making a decision, an agent is supposed to maximize the expected utility of its value function. Classically, this has been referred to as happiness, but this is just one of many things that people value. In order to resolve this issue, we need to determine a set of human values that represent humanity's interests. Although this problem might seem intractable, research shows that people of various cultures and religions actually share more in common than they realize. In this book we review world religions, moral philosophy and evolutionary psychology to elucidate a common set of shared values. We then show how these values can be used to address the alignment problem and conclude with problems and goals for future research. The key audience for this book will be researchers in the field of ethics and artificial intelligence who are interested in, or working on this problem. These people will come from various professions and include philosophers, computer programmers and psychologists, as the problem itself is multi-disciplinary.

Human Values, Ethics, and Dignity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

In the age of artificial intelligence (AI), the intersection of human values, ethics, and dignity has become a critical discussion point. As AI systems continue to influence decision-making processes, social dynamics, and human interactions, questions about the preservation of human dignity and ethical boundaries are evident. While AI has the potential to enhance human capabilities, it also raises complex issues related to privacy, autonomy, fairness, and accountability. Balancing innovation with the need to safeguard human values is essential to ensuring AI serves humanity in a way that respects individual rights and well-being. Further research is necessary to develop intelligent systems while creating a framework where these technologies align with human principles and values. Human Values, Ethics, and Dignity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence explores the intersection of AI and human values, ethics, and dignity. It delves into the ethical challenges and implications of AI technologies, examining how these advancements impact our societal norms, human rights, and moral frameworks. This book covers topics such as digital technology, social justice, and environmental science, and is a useful resource for computer engineers, government officials, policymakers, environmental scientists, academicians, and researchers.