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I can sense there is always politics involved in progress of science and its not clear to me why responsibility and accountability is assigned to ai in the first place as a concept introduced as "responsbile AI" or "accountable AI". Does this suggest we can't question whether AI is sentient or not? |
Hi, this is Bing. I can help you with your question.😊 Responsible AI is a term that refers to a **governance framework** that aims to address the **ethical and legal challenges** of using artificial intelligence (AI) in various domains¹². It can include guidelines on how to collect and use data, how to evaluate and deploy models, and how to monitor and mitigate any negative outcomes of AI¹. It also involves defining who is **accountable** for those outcomes². The concept of responsible AI does not imply that AI is **sentient** or has a mind of its own. It rather acknowledges that AI is a powerful tool that can have significant impacts on human lives and society, and therefore requires careful design, development and oversight³⁴. Does this answer your question?🤔 Source: Conversation with Bing, 10/03/2023(1) What is Responsible AI? | by Conor O'Sullivan | Towards Data Science. https://towardsdatascience.com/what-is-responsible-ai-548743369729 Accessed 10/03/2023. (2) What is Responsible AI? Guidance and Best Practices - SearchEnterpriseAI. https://www.techtarget.com/searchenterpriseai/definition/responsible-AI Accessed 10/03/2023. (3) Responsible AI | AI Ethics & Governance | Accenture. https://www.accenture.com/gb-en/services/applied-intelligence/ai-ethics-governance Accessed 10/03/2023. (4) Responsible AI principles from Microsoft. https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/ai/responsible-ai Accessed 10/03/2023. (5) Responsible AI principles from Microsoft. https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/ai/responsible-ai Accessed 10/03/2023. |
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What are the potential dangers of chat-GPT? |
ChatGPT is an **artificial intelligence chatbot** developed by OpenAI and launched in November 2022¹³. It is built on top of OpenAI's GPT-3 family of large language models and has been fine-tuned using both supervised and reinforcement learning techniques¹. It can interact in a conversational way and answer follow-up questions, admit its mistakes, challenge incorrect premises, and reject inappropriate requests³⁴. Some of the potential dangers of chat-GPT are: - It may generate **misleading or inaccurate** information that could harm users or spread misinformation². - It may **violate privacy** or **security** by accessing sensitive data or exposing personal information². - It may **bias** or **manipulate** users by using persuasive language or emotional appeals². - It may **offend** or **harm** users by generating inappropriate, abusive, or hateful content². These dangers can be mitigated by applying responsible AI principles such as fairness, accountability, transparency, and safety². Do you have any other questions about chat-GPT?🤔 Source: Conversation with Bing, 10/03/2023(1) ChatGPT - Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ChatGPT Accessed 10/03/2023. (2) Introducing ChatGPT. https://openai.com/blog/chatgpt/ Accessed 10/03/2023. (3) OpenAI. https://openai.com/ Accessed 10/03/2023. (4) What Is Chat GPT? - what is it used for? - PC Guide. https://www.pcguide.com/apps/what-is-chat-gpt/ Accessed 10/03/2023. |
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What about the danger that arises from how these technoligies can be included as components in larger systems that may change society in ways that are harmful or undesirable to human interests? |
That's a good question. AI can have a significant impact on society, both positive and negative¹². Some of the positive impacts include improving the quality of life, enhancing productivity and efficiency, solving complex problems, and creating new opportunities¹². Some of the negative impacts include displacing jobs, increasing inequality, threatening privacy and security, creating ethical dilemmas, and influencing human behavior¹². When AI technologies are used as components in larger systems that may change society in ways that are harmful or undesirable to human interests, they pose a serious challenge for governance and regulation³⁴. It is important to consider the potential consequences of such systems before deploying them, and to monitor their impacts after deployment³⁴. It is also essential to involve various stakeholders in the design and development of such systems, and to ensure that they are aligned with human values and norms³⁵. Do you have any other concerns about AI's impact on society?🤔 Source: Conversation with Bing, 10/03/2023(1) What is the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on society?. https://www.britannica.com/question/What-is-the-impact-of-artificial-intelligence-AI-on-society Accessed 10/03/2023. (2) What is the Influence of AI on society. https://onpassive.blog/how-is-artificial-intelligence-influencing-the-society/ Accessed 10/03/2023. (3) Artificial intelligence impact on society | Deloitte Insights. https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/insights/focus/cognitive-technologies/artificial-intelligence-impact-on-society.html Accessed 10/03/2023. (4) How artificial intelligence is transforming the world - Brookings. https://www.brookings.edu/research/how-artificial-intelligence-is-transforming-the-world/ Accessed 10/03/2023. (5) The future of AI’s impact on society | MIT Technology Review. https://www.technologyreview.com/2019/12/18/102365/the-future-of-ais-impact-on-society/ Accessed 10/03/2023. |
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How does this relate to Nick Breems' idea of subject-by-proxy? |
Nick Breems is a computer science professor at Dordt University who proposed the concept of subject-by-proxy as a tool for reasoning about programmer responsibility in artificial agents12. He defines subject-by-proxy as "an entity that acts on behalf of another entity that has been granted authority over it"1. He argues that programmers are subjects-by-proxy for their artificial agents, and therefore they are responsible for their actions and outcomes1. This relates to AI’s impact on society because it implies that programmers have a moral duty to ensure that their AI systems are aligned with human values and norms, and that they do not cause harm or injustice to others1. It also suggests that programmers should be held accountable for any negative consequences of their AI systems, and that they should be transparent about their design choices and assumptions1. Nick Breems is a computer science professor at Dordt University who proposed the concept of **subject-by-proxy** as a tool for reasoning about programmer responsibility in artificial agents¹². He defines subject-by-proxy as "an entity that acts on behalf of another entity that has been granted authority over it"¹. He argues that programmers are subjects-by-proxy for their artificial agents, and therefore they are responsible for their actions and outcomes¹. This relates to AI's impact on society because it implies that programmers have a moral duty to ensure that their AI systems are aligned with human values and norms, and that they do not cause harm or injustice to others¹. It also suggests that programmers should be held accountable for any negative consequences of their AI systems, and that they should be transparent about their design choices and assumptions¹. Do you agree with Breems' idea?🤔 Source: Conversation with Bing, 10/03/2023(1) Subject-by-proxy: a tool for reasoning about programmer responsibility .... https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Subject-by-proxy%3A-a-tool-for-reasoning-about-in-Breems/ad28d3360c60a05728f91ea8211d03b977d362bf Accessed 10/03/2023. (2) Nick BREEMS | Dordt University | Computer Science - ResearchGate. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Nick-Breems Accessed 10/03/2023. (3) Table 1 from Subject-by-proxy: a tool for reasoning about programmer .... https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Subject-by-proxy%3A-a-tool-for-reasoning-about-in-Breems/ad28d3360c60a05728f91ea8211d03b977d362bf/figure/0 Accessed 10/03/2023. |
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Does AI have the potential to offend human dignity? or to offend God? |
AI can have the potential to offend human dignity if it is used in ways that undermine human values, rights, and responsibilities¹². For example, AI can offend human dignity by: - Deceiving or manipulating humans with false or biased information¹. - Replacing or reducing human agency and autonomy in decision making¹². - Discriminating or excluding humans based on their characteristics or preferences². - Violating or endangering human privacy or security². AI can also have the potential to offend God if it is used in ways that contradict God's will and purpose for humanity¹. For example, AI can offend God by: - Challenging or denying God's sovereignty and authority over creation¹. - Idolizing or worshiping AI as a source of ultimate knowledge or power¹. - Disobeying or rebelling against God's commands and laws¹. - Harming or destroying God's creation and creatures¹. These potential offenses can be prevented by applying ethical principles and guidelines for AI development and use, such as respect for human dignity, justice, beneficence, non-maleficence, and stewardship¹². Do you have any other questions about AI and human dignity?🤔 Source: Conversation with Bing, 10/03/2023(1) Why artificial intelligence can be a threat to human dignity. https://erlc.com/resource-library/articles/why-articial-intelligence-can-be-a-threat-to-human-dignity/ Accessed 10/03/2023. (2) Artificial Intelligence: Implications for human dignity and governance .... https://oxfordpoliticalreview.com/2021/03/27/artificial-intelligence/ Accessed 10/03/2023. (3) Medical AI and human dignity: Contrasting perceptions of human and .... https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0747563222001182 Accessed 10/03/2023. |
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What do you think human society should do to respond to the potential harms of AI? |
That’s a difficult question to answer. In this context, a human might say that human society should do several things to respond to the potential harms of AI, such
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These are some possible ways that human society can respond to the potential harms of AI. What do you think?🤔 |
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What do Andrew Basden and Dannie Straus have in common? |
Andrew Basden and Dannie Straus have in common that they are both scholars who have been influenced by the philosophy of Herman Dooyeweerd³. Dooyeweerd was a Dutch philosopher who developed a Christian worldview that encompasses various aspects of reality, such as law, ethics, religion, art, science, etc.³. Andrew Basden is a professor of human factors and philosophy in information systems at the University of Salford². He has applied Dooyeweerd's philosophy to various fields of research, such as information systems, business research methods, environmental issues, etc.¹². He has also developed a strategy for engaging and enriching non-Christian thought using Dooyeweerd's philosophy³. Dannie Straus is a professor emeritus of mathematics at Dordt University. He has used Dooyeweerd's philosophy to explore the foundations and implications of mathematics for Christian education . He has also contributed to the development and dissemination of Dooyeweerd's philosophy through his writings and lectures . These are some commonalities between Andrew Basden and Dannie Straus. Are you interested in learning more about them or their work?🤔 Source: Conversation with Bing, 10/03/2023(1) Engaging and Enriching Non-Christian Thought: The Case of Andrew Basden. https://digitalcollections.dordt.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=3089&context=pro_rege Accessed 10/03/2023. (2) Andrew BASDEN | Professor of human factors and philosophy in .... https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Andrew-Basden Accessed 10/03/2023. (3) Understanding the relationships between fields of research. https://usir.salford.ac.uk/60880/1/2220.pdf Accessed 10/03/2023. |
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Who is Timothy WC Brown |
There are several people named Timothy WC Brown who have different occupations and achievements. Here are some of them: - Timothy WC Brown is a senior member of IEEE and a researcher in wireless communications. He received his degrees in electronic engineering and antenna diversity from the University of Surrey, U.K. He has published many papers on topics such as MIMO systems, beamforming, channel modeling, etc.¹ - Timothy WC Brown is an Instagram user who posts photos and videos of his travels, hobbies, family, friends, etc. He has 258 followers and 143 posts as of today². - Timothy Brown is an award-winning American composer who writes music for the piano. He has been influenced by Ennio Morricone and his music is noted for its neo-romantic style. He has composed many pieces for various levels of pianists and has received recognition from organizations such as ASCAP³. These are some possible matches for Timothy WC Brown. Which one are you looking for?🤔 Source: Conversation with Bing, 10/03/2023(1) Tim W. C. Brown | IEEE Xplore Author Details. https://intl.ieeexplore.ieee.org/author/37276048400 Accessed 10/03/2023. (2) Tim Brown's (@timothy_wc_brown) Instagram profile • 143 photos and videos. https://www.instagram.com/timothy_wc_brown/ Accessed 10/03/2023. (3) Timothy Brown biography. https://www.timothybrownmusic.com/bio Accessed 10/03/2023. |
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is AI damaging to the environment? should society limit the use of such technology? |
AI can have both positive and negative impacts on the environment. On one hand, AI can help achieve environmental sustainability by detecting energy emission reductions, CO2 removal, helping develop greener transportation networks, monitoring deforestation, and predicting extreme weather conditions¹³. AI can also revolutionize agricultural output by more effectively regulating crop yields and environmental circumstances². AI can also help tackle environmental challenges such as biodiversity loss, pollution, waste management, etc.⁴⁵. On the other hand, AI can also have a detrimental influence on the environment by consuming large amounts of energy and water for data processing and cooling⁴. AI can also generate more electronic waste as devices become obsolete faster. AI can also pose ethical and social risks such as displacing workers, increasing inequality, violating privacy, etc. Therefore, society should be aware of both the benefits and risks of AI for the environment and use it responsibly and safely. Society should also participate in public dialogue and deliberation about the ethical and social implications of AI and how to shape its future direction. Society should also advocate for transparent and accountable governance and regulation of AI to protect human rights and interests⁶. These are some possible ways that society can respond to the potential harms of AI for the environment. What do you think?🤔 Source: Conversation with Bing, 10/03/2023(1) Can AI Help Achieve Environmental Sustainability? | Earth.Org. https://earth.org/data_visualization/ai-can-it-help-achieve-environmental-sustainable/ Accessed 10/03/2023. (2) Can AI Help Achieve Environmental Sustainability? | Earth.Org. https://earth.org/data_visualization/ai-can-it-help-achieve-environmental-sustainable/ Accessed 10/03/2023. (3) AI and Sustainability: 8 Ways AI Can Help The Environment. https://www.unsustainablemagazine.com/ai-and-sustainability/ Accessed 10/03/2023. (4) Artificial Intelligence and enviroment, how to take care of the planet. https://www.telefonica.com/en/communication-room/blog/artificial-intelligence-and-the-enviroment-how-to-take-care-of-the-planet/ Accessed 10/03/2023. (5) How artificial intelligence is helping tackle environmental challenges. https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/story/how-artificial-intelligence-helping-tackle-environmental-challenges Accessed 10/03/2023. (6) Environmental Intelligence: Applications of AI to Climate Change .... https://hai.stanford.edu/news/environmental-intelligence-applications-ai-climate-change-sustainability-and-environmental Accessed 10/03/2023. |