Types of Responsibility in the Ethics of AI

Abstract

There is a lot of discussion, and now funding, surrounding the question whether AI can become conscious, and what would that entail for the ethics of AI. In this talk, I explain why this is the wrong approach to fundamental issues in the ethics of AI. I argue that the main topic should be the distinction between different kinds of responsibility concerning AI. I will focus on the recent case of the use of AI for the purpose of solving proofs in mathematics, among other recent examples.

Biography

Carlos Montemayor is a Professor of Philosophy at San Francisco State University, having joined the faculty in 2009 after earning his PhD from Rutgers University. His research primarily explores the intersections of the philosophy of mind, epistemology, and cognitive science. He has authored and co-authored several books, including works on the psychology of time perception, the relationship between consciousness and attention, and epistemic agency. Additionally, he recently co-edited a volume on quantum mechanics and philosophy of mind that features a foreword by Roger Penrose. Earlier in his academic journey, he also obtained a law degree from the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México and published a thesis on human rights