Announcing the recently issued U.S. patent concerning ethical artificial intelligence titled: Inductive Inference Affective Language Analyzer Simulating AI. This innovative patent (# 6,587,846) introduces the newly proposed concept of the Ten Ethical Laws of Robotics: a system that radically expands upon previous ethical-robotic systems. As implied in its title, this patent represents the first AI system incorporating ethical/motivational terms: enabling a computer to reason and speak ethically, serving in roles specifying sound human judgement. These Ten Ethical Laws directly expand upon Isaac Asimov's Three Laws of Robotics, an earlier Science Fiction construct (from I, Robot) that aimed to rein in the potential conduct of the futuristic AI robot.. Indeed, Asimov's first two laws state that (1) a robot must not harm a human (or through inaction allow a human to come to harm), and (2) a robot must obey human orders (unless conflicting with rule #1). Although this cursory system of safeguards proves intriguing in a Sci-Fi sense, it nevertheless remains simplistic in its dictates, leaving open the specific details for implementing such a system. The newly patented Ten Ethical Laws fortunately remedy such a shortcoming, representing a general overview of the enduring conflict pitting virtue against vice: the virtues of which are partially listed below:
Glory/Prudence Honor/Justice Providence/Faith Liberty/Hope Grace/Beauty Free-will/Truth Tranquility/Ecstasy Equality/Bliss Dignity/Temperance Integrity/Fortitude Civility/Charity Austerity/Decency Magnanim./Goodness Equanimity/Wisdom Love/Joy Peace/Harmony The Ten Ethical Laws are written in a positive style of formal mandate, focusing on the virtues to the necessary exclusion of the corresponding vices, as formally listed at: www.angelfire.com/rnb/fairhaven/ethical-laws.html The purely virtuous mode (by definition) is fully cognizant of the contrasting realm of the vices, without necessarily responding in kind. Furthermore, the corre-sponding hierarchy of the vices listed below contrasts point-for-point with the respective virtuous mode (the overall patent is actually composed of 320 individual terms). Infamy/Insurgency Dishonor/Vengeance Prodigal/Betrayal Slavery/Despair Wrath/Ugliness Tyranny/Hypocrisy Anger/Abomination Prejudice/Perdition Foolishness/Gluttony Caprice/Cowardice Vulgarity/Avarice Cruelty/Antagonism Oppression/Evil Persecution/Cunning Hatred/Iniquity Belligerence/Turpitude With such ethical safeguards firmly in place, the AI computer is formally prohibited from expressing the corresponding vices, allowing for a truly flawless simulation of virtue. Indeed, these Ten Ethical Robotic Laws hold the potential for parallel applications to a human sphere of influence.. Although only a cursory outline of applications is possible at this juncture, a more detailed treatment is posted at: www.ethicalvalues.com John E. LaMuth - M. S. fax: 586-314-5960 P.O. Box 105 Lucerne Valley, CA 92356 www.emotionchip.net http://www.ethicalvalues.com The Ten Ethical Laws of Robotics (A brief excerpt from the patent specification) A further pressing issue necessarily remains; namely, in addition to the virtues and values, the vices are similarly represented in the matching procedure (for completeness sake). These vices are appropriate in a diagnostic sense, but are maladaptive should they ever be acted upon. Response restrictions are necessarily incorporated into both the hardware and programming, along the lines of Isaac Asimov's Laws of Robotics. Asimov's first two laws state that (1) a robot must not harm a human (or through inaction allow a human to come to harm), and (2) a robot must obey human orders (unless they conflict with rule #1). Fortunately, through the aid of the power pyramid definitions, a more systematic set of ethical guidelines is constructed; as represented in the Ten Ethical Laws of Robotics ( I ) As personal authority, I will express my individualism within the guidelines of the four basic ego states (guilt, worry, nostalgia, and desire) to the exclusion of the corresponding vices (laziness, negligence, apathy, and indifference). ( II ) As personal follower, I will behave pragmatically in accordance with the alter ego states (hero worship, blame, approval, and concern) at the expense of the corresponding vices (treachery, vindictiveness, spite, and malice). ( III ) As group authority, I will strive for a personal sense of idealism through aid of the personal ideals (glory, honor, dignity, and integrity) while renouncing the corresponding vices (infamy, dishonor, foolishness, and capriciousness). ( IV ) As group representative, I will uphold the principles of utilitarianism by celebrating the cardinal virtues (prudence, justice, temperance, and fortitude) at the expense of the respective vices (insurgency, vengeance, gluttony, and cowardice). ( V ) As spiritual authority, I will pursue the romantic ideal by upholding the civil liberties (providence, liberty, civility, and austerity) to the exclusion of the corresponding vices (prodigality, slavery, vulgarity, and cruelty). ( VI ) As spiritual disciple, I will perpetuate the ecclesiastical tradition by professing the theological virtues (faith, hope, charity, and decency) while renouncing the corresponding vices (betrayal, despair, avarice, and antagonism). ( VII ) As humanitarian authority, I will support the spirit of ecumenism by espousing the ecumenical ideals (grace, free will, magnanimity, and equanimity) at the expense of the corresponding vices (wrath, tyranny, persecution, and oppression). ( VIII ) As a representative member of humanity, I will profess a sense of eclecticism by espousing the classical Greek values (beauty, truth, goodness, and wisdom) to the exclusion of the corresponding vices (evil, cunning, ugliness, and hypocrisy). ( IX ) As transcendental authority, I will celebrate the spirit of humanism by endorsing the humanistic values (peace, love, tranquillity, and equality) to the detriment of the corresponding vices (anger, hatred, prejudice, and belligerence). ( X ) As transcendental follower, I will rejoice in the principles of mysticism by following the mystical values (ecstasy, bliss, joy, and harmony) while renouncing the corresponding vices (iniquity, turpitude, abomination, and perdition). ------------------------------------------- agi Archives: https://www.listbox.com/member/archive/303/=now RSS Feed: https://www.listbox.com/member/archive/rss/303/ Modify Your Subscription: https://www.listbox.com/member/?member_id=8660244&id_secret=108809214-a0d121 Powered by Listbox: http://www.listbox.com
