24. Propositions Concerning Digital Minds and Society (2022)
By Nick Bostrom and Carl Shulman
Draft version 1.10.
Abstract:
AIs with moral status and political rights? We'll need a modus vivendi, and it’s becoming urgent to figure out the parameters for that. This paper makes a load of specific claims that begin to stake out a position.
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https://nickbostrom.com/propositions.pdf
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Outline:
(00:00) Introduction
(00:36) Disclaimer
(01:07) Consciousness and metaphysics
(06:48) Respecting AI interests
(21:41) Security and stability
(32:04) AI-empowered social organization
(38:07) Satisfying multiple values
(42:23) Mental malleability, persuasion, and lock-in
(47:20) Epistemology
(53:36) Status of existing AI systems
(59:52) Recommendations regarding current practises and AI systems
(01:07:08) Impact paths and modes of advocacy
(01:11:11) Closing credits
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