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Robots and droids in our daily lives
In recent years, robots and artificial intelligence (AI) have invaded our daily lives. In the United States and China, where regulations are more relaxed, new wheeled droids are already circulating on sidewalks and in store aisles. These new technologies offer incredible possibilities to improve our lives, but they also raise major ethical questions.
Artificial Intelligence: a danger for society?
The growth in the use of AI in terms of the size of neural networks, their power consumption, the size of datasets and the prevalence of the technology in society poses ethical problems. As the French philosopher Gabriel Marcel wrote in 1949, life cannot be repaired like a flat tire. Any technique is itself a source of problems, and it is necessary to think about the potential dangers of AI before naively using them to solve our problems.
- Phishing perfectly calibrated for a target
- malware with an incredible ability to adapt
- Robot diverted from its primary function to identify and destroy a target
- Predictive system for civil disturbance and fake news
Here are some examples of the possible abuses of artificial intelligence, highlighted in a long report on the subject. Researchers also propose ideas for preventing and mitigating the risks linked to these excesses.
The special case of video games
Some video games have been criticized for excessive violence, such as « The Last of Us Part II. » Sony has defended itself against these accusations by insisting that the violence is a key element of the game’s storyline and was not added simply to shock players. Nonetheless, this situation raises the question of whether AI technologies used to improve user experience may also contribute to making video games more violent and potentially more harmful to players.
What to do about the dark side of AI?
It is essential to be aware of the potential dangers of AI and to put in place control and regulation mechanisms to prevent and mitigate the risks associated with these technologies. Here are some avenues to explore:
- Education and awareness : inform the general public about the ethical issues of AI and encourage debates around these questions.
- Regulation : put in place laws and regulations to govern the development and use of AI, in order to prevent abuses and protect citizens.
- Research and innovation : invest in research on ethical AI to develop technologies that respect human values and minimize the risks associated with their use.
- International collaboration : work together globally to share knowledge and experiences on ethical AI and develop common policies.
It is crucial that industry stakeholders, such as researchers, businesses and governments, take responsibility and collaborate to ensure an ethical and sustainable future of artificial intelligence.
Sources
- https://www.lexpress.fr/economie/high-tech/robotique-domestique-robot-professionnel_1492209.html
- https://www.zdnet.fr/pratique/thique-de-l-ia-tout-comprendre-aux-avants-et-aux-risks-de-l-intelligence-artificielle-39921995.htm
- https://hitek.fr/actualite/mise-en-garde-intelligence-artificielle-stephen-hawking_14483
- https://www.nextinpact.com/article/28064/106188-une-etude-pointe-possibles-effects-pervers-et-dangers-intelligence-artificielle
