Just as a compass guides us on our journeys, machines too need a moral compass to navigate the ethical challenges they encounter. With the rapid advancement of technology, the roles played by machines have become more complex, giving rise to new ethical dilemmas. In response, the field of ‘AI ethics’ has emerged, combining insights from philosophy, computer science, law, and economics. However, one perspective that has been less explored is that of cognitive science. To bridge this gap, researchers propose a new framework called computational ethics. This framework seeks to address the ethical challenges faced by artificial intelligence by incorporating our knowledge of human moral decision-making. By understanding how humans make moral choices, we can help guide machines in making morally sound decisions as well. With computational ethics, we can design AI systems that not only accomplish tasks efficiently but also adhere to ethical principles. By embracing this interdisciplinary approach, we can shape the future of AI in a responsible and morally conscious manner.
Technological advances are enabling roles for machines that present novel ethical challenges. The study of ‘AI ethics’ has emerged to confront these challenges, and connects perspectives from philosophy, computer science, law, and economics. Less represented in these interdisciplinary efforts is the perspective of cognitive science. We propose a framework – computational ethics – that specifies how the ethical challenges of AI can be partially addressed by incorporating the study of human moral decision-making.
Dr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, where he leads the charge in pioneering Self-Enhancement Science for the Success of Society. With a keen interest in exploring the untapped potential of the human mind, Dr. Lowemann has dedicated his career to pushing the boundaries of human capabilities and understanding.
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