Episode 251: Artificial Intelligence and Moral Technology

For all our prognosticating, artificial intelligence is already present and widespread in the modern world. From the online algorithms suggesting news stories or the next songs in our playlists to autofill text, the seeds of this powerful technology have already been planted. As it develops and reaches further into our lives, what will be the human impact? That question was central to an article from Aeon, which we discuss this week with Matt DiBiase. How will the speed of adoption affect our understanding or lack thereof of this technology? What will its applications reflect about human desires, fears and abilities? Will it enhance our best and worst tendencies? Will it guide us down an unexpected path?