THE PROBLEM OF ETHICS: THE COEXISTENCE. Ethics and Artificial Intelligence
Abstract
This article claims that the main issue posed by artificial intelligence (AI) is the human capacity to coexist with technology. AI presents challenges to humans like never before. To address this, it is essential to precisely review what ethics is and what it consists of. The first argument asserts that ethics is not, in any way, a matter of values, principles, or ideas; rather, it is about the problem of coexistence. The second argument states that AI is, by far, the best and most sophisticated form of technology; however, when viewed closely, it is much more than just technology. The third argument highlights that AI is actually artificial life (AL) and provides supporting arguments. The fourth argument holds that the most complex problem for humans is coexistence. Specifically, it is about living with other species and other forms of life. In the end, some open-ended conclusions are drawn.
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