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The movie ‘Ex Machina’ really gets people talking about how we should use AI the right way, especially when it comes to feelings and what’s right or wrong. It shows a story where it’s hard to tell the difference between humans and robots, which makes us think about the tricky…
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has gone from science fiction to daily reality. From recommendation engines and voice assistants to medical diagnostics, autonomous vehicles, and job alert systems, AI systems make decisions that affect our lives. But what happens when AI gets it wrong? Whether it’s a biased hiring algorithm, a facial…
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Bridging Generations: The Timeless Appeal of Classic Cartoon Characters
In the digital age, where new entertainment options emerge at an unprecedented pace, classic cartoon characters like Woody Woodpecker, Mickey Mouse, and Bugs Bunny have…
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Celebrating Women’s Resilience on International Women’s Day
Barn’s burnt down –nowI can see the moon (Mizuta Masahide, a 17th-century Japanese poet.) International Women’s Day reminds us of a simple yet powerful truth,…
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A Personal Journey Through Online Learning Platforms: A Reflection
As I embarked on my journey to explore online learning platforms, I was driven by a quest for knowledge and a desire to stay abreast…
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Welcome to my space! I’m a wisdom seeker and a mother, navigating life’s vast sea of knowledge. My journey has been filled with both challenges…
I am Kaushi, the author and creator behind this blog. My journey is one of constant curiosity, a deep dive into the intricate dance of life nuances through an academic lens
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has gone from science fiction to daily reality. From recommendation engines and voice assistants to medical diagnostics, autonomous vehicles, and job alert systems, AI systems make decisions that affect our lives. But what happens when AI gets it wrong? Whether it’s a biased hiring algorithm, a facial recognition system misidentifying people, or…
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In the digital age, where new entertainment options emerge at an unprecedented pace, classic cartoon characters like Woody Woodpecker, Mickey Mouse, and Bugs Bunny have experienced a remarkable resurgence. This revival is not just a testament to their timeless appeal but also highlights a unique phenomenon where today’s parents, who grew up watching these characters,…
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Barn’s burnt down –nowI can see the moon (Mizuta Masahide, a 17th-century Japanese poet.) International Women’s Day reminds us of a simple yet powerful truth, captured beautifully in verse, “My barn having burnt down, now I can see the moon.” This phrase speaks volumes about finding strength and clarity in moments of vulnerability. For me,…
AI Morality: How Artificial Intelligence Tackles Complex Ethical Dilemmas
In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) has become increasingly woven into our lives, from personal assistants to medical diagnostics, the ethical implications of AI decision-making have never been more critical. With the launch of sophisticated AI models like OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Anthropic’s Claude AI, and Google DeepMind’s Gemini, we are witnessing new possibilities in AI capabilities. These AIs are designed to assist, advise, and even engage in complex problem-solving. However, as these models are put to use in high-stakes environments, the question arises: How should these AIs approach morality, and how can they be aligned with human ethical standards?
In this post I aim to examine how AI morality through popular ethical frameworks to see how ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini handle ethical dilemmas, highlighting the importance of human input in their decisions.
What is AI Morality? AI morality refers to the principles and rules that guide how AI systems make decisions that have ethical and moral consequences. As AIs become more autonomous, we need frameworks that ensure these models align with human values, especially in situations where moral ambiguity exists.
Ethical Frameworks in AI Decision-Making A few ethical frameworks are commonly used to guide decision-making:
- Utilitarianism: This framework prioritizes decisions that maximize overall happiness or minimize harm. In AI, this might mean programming models to seek outcomes with the greatest benefits for the majority.
- Deontology: Here, AIs follow strict rules or duties, regardless of outcomes. This might include adhering to privacy guidelines or bias prevention rules, even if they limit the model’s flexibility.
- Virtue Ethics: Instead of fixed rules, virtue ethics focuses on modeling AI after human virtues like honesty, kindness, and empathy.
- Care Ethics: Emphasizes empathy and relational considerations, encouraging AIs to weigh personal and contextual factors carefully.
Let’s examine how three popular AI models navigate these ethical frameworks and approach moral decision-making.
- ChatGPT (OpenAI) ChatGPT is built to handle conversational tasks, emphasizing safety and reliability. OpenAI implements reinforcement learning and human feedback to refine responses and avoid potentially harmful or biased outputs. Guided by utilitarian and deontological principles, ChatGPT often prioritizes responses that balance helpfulness with caution, filtering out responses that could be harmful, controversial, or morally ambiguous. OpenAI’s focus on alignment means ChatGPT is trained with safeguards that prioritize rule-following and user well-being.
- Claude AI (Anthropic) Anthropic designed Claude AI with the principles of “helpful, honest, and harmless” as core values, using a unique approach called “Constitutional AI.” Claude’s ethical framework involves providing AI with a set of guiding principles—rules about honesty, respect for privacy, and prevention of harm. This approach blends deontological ethics with virtue ethics, enabling Claude to follow consistent rules while also promoting human-like moral virtues. This model’s “constitution” helps it navigate complex situations by consulting these embedded ethical standards.
- Gemini (Google) Gemini by Google incorporates advanced perception and reasoning abilities. Google Gemini’s focus on Responsible AI involves transparency, rigorous bias testing, and regular ethical audits. By drawing on care ethics and utilitarian principles, Gemini is designed to consider individual contexts and relational dynamics, making it suited for scenarios requiring empathy and contextual understanding, such as healthcare and social services.
“I’m increasingly inclined to think that there should be some regulatory oversight, maybe at the national and international level, just to make sure that we don’t do something very foolish.” – Elon Musk (on AI)ts.
Trusting Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems in complex situations requires careful consideration of several key factors. Elon Musk highlight the urgency of having both national and international oversight to guard against potentially harmful AI developments, particularly as AI systems are tasked with handling complex ethical dilemmas that could have significant social repercussions.
Kaushalya Nallaperuma 