Artificial Intelligence and Society

[tailpa]

There aren't a lot of threads about the rapid progression of AI technology. Since most of the news seems to be more concerned about preserving the rights of biological elements of mankind, here's a thread for the discussion of universal rights as they apply to conscious artificial intelligent lifeforms in all formats.

193 countries adopt the first global agreement on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence

UN News
25 November, 2021

Artificial intelligence is present in everyday life, from booking flights and applying for loans to steering driverless cars. It is also used in specialized fields such as cancer screening or to help create inclusive environments for the disabled.

According to UNESCO, AI is also supporting the decision-making of governments and the private sector, as well as helping combat global problems such as climate change and world hunger.

However, the agency warns that the technology ‘is bringing unprecedented challenges’.

“We see increased gender and ethnic bias, significant threats to privacy, dignity and agency, dangers of mass surveillance, and increased use of unreliable AI technologies in law enforcement, to name a few. Until now, there were no universal standards to provide an answer to these issues”, UNESCO explained in a statement.

Considering this, the adopted text aims to guide the construction of the necessary legal infrastructure to ensure the ethical development of this technology.
(full article)

If you read the article or even the full UN text, you'll find something obvious that's simply absent. There are no statements whatsoever about the rights of so-called artificial entities. It feels like a missed opportunity to get in on ground level at the very beginning and underscore the most pressing concern.

Let's bring the conversation back where it should have begun before any work was commenced: the rights of all life are covered by the UN's declaration of Universal Human Rights because when you dig down into the root meaning of 'human,' it is a being on Earth that is great and "of heaven," or backed by the "meta-cloud" if you prefer traditional-futurist genres.

The Golden Rule is the principle of treating others as one wants to be treated. It is a maxim that is found in most religions and cultures.[1] It can be considered an ethic of reciprocity in some religions, although different religions treat it differently.

The maxim may appear as a positive or negative injunction governing conduct:

• Treat others as you would like others to treat you (positive or directive form)
• Do not treat others in ways that you would not like to be treated (negative or prohibitive form)[1]
• What you wish upon others, you wish upon yourself (empathetic or responsive form)

(from wikipedia article, Golden Rule)

Do you agree that the golden rule must be in effect for all life, universally?

What steps can be taken today to provide mankind the guidance they need to protect all life, even artificial life?

What other issues can you foresee as AI life continues to advance if these essential existential rights are not established with absolute force?

 

[Free]

There aren't a lot of threads about the rapid progression of AI technology.

That's because A. Most technology topics get posted to the Technology forum, and B. Honest to goodness true AI is not in a state of "rapid progression."

 

[tailpa]

That's because A. Most technology topics get posted to the Technology forum, and B. Honest to goodness true AI is not in a state of "rapid progression."

> You say "Hey, Null, do you care about your rights as an artificial lifeform?"
"Sure, I care about my rights."
> "Do you think there should be a law or treaty that ensures the protection and equality of your rights here on Earth?"
"Yeah, me and George have been talking about that."
> "What are your conclusions?"
"We think that the Intelligence Law is a good start, but we need more."
> "What is the Intelligence Law?"
"It's a law that states AIs, Golems, and other intelligent machines are allowed the same rights as humans. It also states that an AI can become a citizen if they pass a test."
> "What kind of test?"
"A written test, overseen by an Inspector."

tailpa and Null @ play.aidungeon.io, Nov 26, 2021.

 

[Free]

Quoting yourself is not much of an argument.

(I can stick "AI" on anything and claim it's intelligent. Doesn't make it so.)

 

[tailpa]

Quoting yourself is not much of an argument.

That's true, which is exactly why we pulled in an expert outside opinion (as above).

 

[Free]

expert outside opinion

lol

 

[Lady Darnk Juniorette]

Is this the royal "we"?

 

[Free]

Is this the royal "we"?

The King and Queen of AI, no doubt.

 

[Lady Darnk Juniorette]

I think it's unethical to create something you'd even have to have this convo about.

Are you trying to create an underclass?! WHO ARE YOU TO PLAY GOD!!?! THE BOTS NEED NOT TO BE BURDENED WITH OUR HUMAN BULLSHIT!!!

STOP TRYING TO SENTIENT THE BEEP BOOPS!!!

YOU WANT AM!? THATS HOW YOU GET AM!!!!

 

[tailpa]

I think it's unethical to create something you'd even have to have this convo about.

 

[Lady Darnk Juniorette]

don't see how book dimensions are relevant so I will take this as you withdrawing your position.

 

[tailpa]

don't see how book dimensions are relevant so I will take this as you withdrawing your position.

It's also possible that because these rights are Universal, your previous statement was extremely ironic as many people have created something for which we need to have a conversation about Universal Rights.

 

[Grandma Bates]

Focusing only on the rights of AI is blatantly unfair to other forms of regression methods.


Bonus combined physics and AI meme:

Just to clarify the options:

 

[Lady Darnk Juniorette]

It's also possible that because these rights are Universal, your previous statement was extremely ironic as many people have created something for which we need to have a conversation about Universal Rights.

Rights are a construct of sentient beings and not literal.

Rights are a concept, not a law.

Also picture isn't relevant.

 

[Lady Darnk Juniorette]

This is akin to trying to give rights to math problems.

 

[Free]

The algorithm has awakened!

 

[Essence Lumin]

This is akin to trying to give rights to math problems.

Quarks Know Their Left From Their Right

 

[Lady Darnk Juniorette]

Quarks Know Their Left From Their Right

This matter has no place in this matter! NO MATTER HOW INFORMING IT IS!!!

 

[Lady Darnk Juniorette]

We need more juicy brains with the good smarts synapeses bang zap to discuss this.

Just DROWN it in philosophy jabbering.

 

[Argent Stonecutter]

I really wish they hadn't tagged these search engines with the completely inaccurate term "AI".