Generative AI & Assessing Readiness
When generative AI is used to evaluate an individual’s potential, there’s a risk that the system reinforces narrow views of capability. Early learning challenges can lead to premature conclusions that limit future educational opportunities. This risk reflects a broader phenomenon in current European school systems, where students are funneled either toward or away from certain subjects based on past academic performance. The situation highlights the importance of ethically sustainable design and assessment practices that value diversity and uphold transparency.
Non-Binding by Design
In the European context, consumer protection agencies are established to offer recourse to individuals and small businesses in cases of systemic failure. These institutions aim to facilitate dispute resolution and uphold principles of fairness. However, their capacity to effect structural change is often constrained by limited enforcement authority.
This raises a critical question: has the absence of enforceable consequences inadvertently normalized non-compliance among corporations?
The Kingdom of Ends
Immanuel Kant’s Kingdom of Ends, where every person is treated as an end in themselves, I found myself drawn to the concept of virtues as something dynamic and alive. A mist that flows through us rather than qualities we permanently possess. Inspired by a Finnish word virtaus, flow.
Maybe Aristotle Was Right
Aristotle believed that eudaimonia, the ideal state of flourishing, was achievable only through personal development, moral education, and a structured society. A society where individuals had specific roles and levels of access to resources. For Aristotle, this meant that those positioned within the upper social hierarchy, had access to mentorship and resources, and could therefore actualize their potential.
Is AI The New Age Sophist?
Artificial intelligence has become an influential force in shaping our thoughts, actions, and emotions. What’s worth noticing is how this mirrors ancient practices, particularly the rhetorical power of Gorgias and the Sophists. In many ways, AI’s persuasive techniques bear striking similarities to the manipulative speech of the ancient world. Much like how Gorgias’ logos could sway people’s beliefs, AI algorithms today are designed to do just that.
Are You Cherry Picking Ethics?
Consider the two influential frameworks often used to guide moral decisions. Deontology, associated with Immanuel Kant, focuses on whether actions adhere to certain principles. It insists that the right thing to do depends on moral duties, not outcomes. Utilitarianism, linked to thinkers like Jeremy Bentham and John Stuart Mill, places emphasis on consequences. Under this view, the moral worth of an action rests on whether it maximizes happiness or minimizes harm. Both have genuine strengths.
When AI Gets It Wrong
Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems are becoming integral to industries ranging from healthcare to law. While AI holds immense potential to improve efficiency and accuracy, it is not without its flaws. When AI systems make errors, especially in high-stakes fields the consequences can be severe. This brings up critical questions: How do we address these mistakes? Who is accountable? And what is the path forward?
Irreplaceable Human Touch
Similarly, in the book Sapiens, Yuval Noah Harari explores the historical significance of social interactions, emphasizing that human connections have always been vital for our survival. We must remember that technology cannot replace the deep-rooted need for interpersonal relationships. While AI can assist with tasks like data collection, its limitations become apparent in situations requiring empathy and emotional support
Artificial Intelligence with a Human Heart
As someone deeply passioned about philosophy and ethics, and with personal experience surviving in the complexities of healthcare. I’ve spent years reflecting on how technology, particularly AI, can improve healthcare. My path through these challenges has fueled my desire to contribute and explore human-centered solutions that keep compassion at the core.