Artificial consciousness: the missing ingredient for ethical AI?
Frontiers in Robotics and AI November 23, 2023 DOI: 10.3389/frobt.2023.1270460 (opens in new tab) via DOAJ
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractThe work explores whether machines can be designed to formulate autonomous intentions and make conscious decisions, and how such capabilities would influence their ethical behavior. Through case studies, it argues that advances in understanding artificial consciousness can contribute to developing ethical AI systems, suggesting that conscious-like decision-making in machines may be a pathway to more robust ethical behavior.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Keywords | Artificial consciousness Robot ethics framework Ethical ai Robot consciousness Cognitive architectures |
| Key finding | Argues that advances in understanding artificial consciousness can contribute to creating ethical AI systems. |
Abstract
Can we conceive machines that can formulate autonomous intentions and make conscious decisions? If so, how would this ability affect their ethical behavior? Some case studies help us understand how advances in understanding artificial consciousness can contribute to creating ethical AI systems.