Ethics and AI

This lecture discusses the intersection between ethics and artificial intelligence, exploring the distinction between descriptive and normative approaches, and the implications for decision-making and societal values. The instructor emphasizes the importance of considering ethical theories and meta-ethics in the context of AI applications, highlighting the need to move beyond mere descriptions to normative frameworks. The lecture delves into the philosophical questions surrounding just societies, human assumptions, and the ethical implications of actions in AI development. It also touches upon the debate between moral and ethical considerations, stressing the significance of normative ethics in guiding ethical decision-making in AI technologies.