If morality is real, ignoring it in AI design is the most dangerous mistake we could make. In discussing with others about AI safety and the future of humanity, I decided to create a blogpost distilling my thoughts on the matter: Disagreement != No Truth Few would claim that persistent disagreement implies there is no…
The Ethics of AI: Why We Need Moral Machines, Not Just Smart Ones In an era defined by rapid advancements in artificial intelligence, we often find ourselves wrestling with profound ethical questions. One of the most provocative of these is whether machines can, or should, be given a sense of morality. In this recent video…
“I argue that there is a realistic possibility that some AI systems will be conscious and/or robustly agentic in the near future. That means that the prospect of AI welfare and moral patienthood, i.e. of AI systems with their own interests and moral significance, is no longer an issue only for sci-fi or the distant…
We lack the experience with something smarter than us – is fair enough. We’ve never met an entity that outstrips our cognitive horsepower across the board – after all, as I type humans still have jobs. Same goes for morality: we don’t have a benchmark for something “more moral” than humans – even by our…
About Below is the abstract for Linda Glenn’s talk at Future Day 2025. In an era where artificial intelligence increasingly shapes our world, the challenge isn’t just developing more powerful systems, but ensuring they embody the wisdom necessary for true flourishing. This presentation explores how wisdom – distinct from pure intelligence – emerges from embodied…
While the world wakes up to the huge potential impacts of AI in the future, how will national worries about other nations gaining ‘AI Supremacy’ effect development? Especially development in AI Ethics & safety? Claire-AI is a new European confederation. Self described as Liking the ‘human-centered’ focus (albeit a bit vague), but where is their…
In a wide-ranging conversation, historian and philosopher Richard Carrier explores the profound implications of artificial intelligence, Bayesian reasoning, and ethical communication. By rethinking concepts like the Singularity and technological resurrection, Carrier offers a fresh lens through which to view our rapidly evolving future. Here is the video link. Intelligence Explosion vs. The Singularity Carrier prefers…
