Future Tense: Episode 1

AI Ethics, Consciousness, and the Moral Maze

• AI alignment with human values. The challenge of aligning AI with human values is a central theme, especially given that ethics and culture are constantly evolving. The question arises: Whose ethics are being imposed on AI, and could this lead to bias issues?

• Ethical implications of sentient AI. The possibility of AI sentience raises questions about recognizing AI consciousness and who decides what passes the "sentience test". If AI can think and feel, should it have autonomy and legal rights, and could it be held liable for its actions?

• Human-AI collaboration. The episode touches on how AI could redefine creativity and identity through collaboration with humans