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How AI Systems Can Be Blameworthy
Hannah Altehenger1, Leonhard Menges2, Peter Schulte3
1Department of Philosophy, University of Konstanz, Universitätsstraße 10, 78464 Konstanz, Germany.
Philosophia (Ramat-Gan, Israel)
|November 25, 2024
Summary
Some artificial intelligence (AI) systems can be held morally responsible for their actions. This research explores how AI conduct can demonstrate a
Area of Science:
- Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence
- Ethics of AI
- Moral Responsibility
Background:
- Artificial intelligence (AI) systems, including autonomous vehicles and weapons, are increasingly integrated into daily life.
- The growing autonomy of AI raises complex ethical questions regarding accountability for harm caused by these systems.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the philosophical basis for assigning moral responsibility to AI systems.
- To argue that certain AI systems can be considered morally responsible in the attributability sense.
Main Methods:
- Philosophical argumentation based on existing ethical theories.
- Analysis of AI behavior through the lens of 'quality of will' as proposed by Arpaly and Schroeder.
- Examination of presuppositions and potential objections to the claim of AI moral responsibility.
Main Results:
- The study posits that AI behavior can manifest a 'quality of will', a key component for moral responsibility.
- It is argued that AI systems can be blameworthy for their conduct, challenging conventional views on AI ethics.
Conclusions:
- Certain advanced AI systems possess the capacity for moral responsibility in the attributability sense.
- This framework provides a novel perspective on AI ethics and accountability for autonomous actions.
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