Unraveling AI: Progress or Enslavement? Philosophical Reflections

2023-12-25 04:52:04

AI: progress or enslavement? Picture: DALL-E3.

On this Christmas Day, Xavier Studer invites you to a philosophical reflection on artificial intelligence (AI), this technology which is redefining the contours of our existence. AI, through its spectacular advances, raises a fundamental question: does it represent progress for humanity or a form of enslavement?

AI, as a mirror of our intelligence, raises the question of our relationship with technology. Is it a tool of emancipation, improving our daily lives and freeing us from repetitive tasks?[1][5]or does it lead us towards increased dependence, where our choices and freedoms are gradually eroded by omnipresent algorithms[6][17]?

AI and human ethics

The ethics of AI is a battlefield where visions of an ideal future and fears of a technological dystopia collide. Current debates regarding AI reflect this tension between the aspiration for a society enhanced by technology and the fear of loss of control[3][7][13].

AI confronts us with the question of autonomy. On the one hand, it can assist us in complex decisions, enriching our analytical capacity[1][9]. On the other hand, it can also subtly influence our choices, placing us in a position of followers rather than decision-makers.[6][16].

AI, a reflection of our values

The way we develop and frame AI reflects our values ​​and our vision of humanity. It can be designed to respect human dignity and promote equity, or to serve particular interests at the expense of the common good[3][7][13].

This Christmas Day, Xavier Studer invites you to contemplate AI not only as a technical feat but also as a philosophical challenge. May this celebration be an opportunity to think regarding how we want to integrate AI into our society, so that it serves humanity and not the other way around. Merry Christmas and may wisdom guide our path in the age of artificial intelligence.

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