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OpenAI's Only Ethicist Reportedly Left Last Month

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Re: OpenAI's Only Ethicist Reportedly Left Last Month

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> ethical approaches to model development, how humans interact with AI and debate over machine consciousness

So, pseudo-philosophical mumbo jumbo. There is of course no-one responsible for the ethical framework of the company's actions, because it is a company, and therefore amoral at best and immoral at worst.

Re: OpenAI's Only Ethicist Reportedly Left Last Month

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post #3

> ethical approaches to model development, how humans interact with AI and debate over machine consciousness So, pseudo-philosophical mumbo jumbo. There is of course no-one responsible for the ethical framework of the company's actions, because it is a company, and therefore amoral at best and immoral at worst.

I hate these companies as much as the next guy but this perspective is childish at best, and ignorant at worst.

Re: OpenAI's Only Ethicist Reportedly Left Last Month

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post #5
post #3

> ethical approaches to model development, how humans interact with AI and debate over machine consciousness So, pseudo-philosophical mumbo jumbo. There is of course no-one responsible for the ethical framework of the company's actions, because it is a company, and therefore amoral at best and immoral at worst.

I hate these companies as much as the next guy but this perspective is childish at best, and ignorant at worst.

Which perspective? I said two things.

Re: OpenAI's Only Ethicist Reportedly Left Last Month

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post #3

> ethical approaches to model development, how humans interact with AI and debate over machine consciousness So, pseudo-philosophical mumbo jumbo. There is of course no-one responsible for the ethical framework of the company's actions, because it is a company, and therefore amoral at best and immoral at worst.

I am not sure in what neighbourhood you live, but in my village there are hundreds of businesses with strong morals. From the local baker, to the electrician and the construction company. Many keep employees past their prime, they all invest heavily in local community events and sports. The owners don't do this because of money, but because in their view a fulfilled life is one where you serve your community. And yes they want to become rich and make money, but that is not all.

But it appears that is not how your world works. By default any company owner is a homo-sapiens, but a machine that only wants money. Tragically, your cynicism is creating the very world you hate.

Re: OpenAI's Only Ethicist Reportedly Left Last Month

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post #4

Capitalism has not concept of ethics.

Well, economics in general doesn't, but yes.

There isn't much ethical merit in building a wall around a city with guard towers, attack dogs, and anti-personnel mines to keep the citizens in so that they can contribute to your economic vision, for example.

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