Ethical AI: A Stoic Viewpoint
Ancient Philosophy, Modern AI
The reports & news of Davos two weeks ago couldn’t contain more Artificial Intelligence (AI )headlines. Leaders of the world clearly understand AI is reshaping our world. Yet, did they consider that the ethics in AI will become a paramount concern as well?
Surprisingly, the ancient stoic philosophy, known for concepts like virtue, rationality, and control over emotions, provides us valuable insights for this modern challenge. The question is how easy this would be to incorporate stoic views into AI technology?
Let’s have a look at some of the core elements of stoicism and how they can be leveraged for Ethical AI.
Rationality and Virtue
Stoicism is founded with a strong focus on rationality and virtue, both of which are timeless ideals. These concepts are more than just philosophical speculations. They form the foundation of a fulfilling existence.
When we apply this to the field of Artificial Intelligence, we discover an intriguing intersection. Consider algorithms and systems that aren’t just coded for efficiency or profitability, but also have an intrinsic sense of ethics and fairness.
By incorporating stoic concepts into Artificial Intelligence, we are not only programming…
