Are Robots Sociopaths? A Neuroscience Approach to the Alignment Problem in AI
Leonardo Christov-Moore, Nicco Reggente, Anthony Vaccaro, Felix Schoeller, Brock Pluimer, Pamela K. Douglas, Kingson Man, Marco Iacaboni, Antonio Damasio, Jonas T. Kaplan
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Given the accelerating complexity and implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI), it is imperative that we develop AI that avoids harmful, irreversible decisions. We propose that empathy arising from embodiment, vulnerability, and a homeostatic drive is crucial to this endeavor. Vulnerable, empathic AI may prove necessary to face our civilization’s extraordinary challenges.