How can we ensure that the decisions made by AGI are consistent with human values and ethics?
Well I tried that respectfully by formulating a 4th law of robotics (next to the 3 laws of Asimov) as mentioned on page 30 in my book Book yogapsychologie
The ethical role of general AI lies in its capacity to transform society, making it crucial that it be designed and operated in alignment with humanistic ethical principles. General AI can help solve complex problems, improve decision-making, and optimize resources. However, it also presents significant ethical challenges: its autonomy and potential to surpass human abilities must be aligned with values that promote the common good, human dignity, and respect for fundamental rights.
To ensure that decisions made by general AI are consistent with human values and ethics, several approaches are essential. First, AI design must include ethical principles from its inception, a concept known as "ethics by design." This means programming norms that promote justice, fairness, transparency, and accountability in the algorithms that govern AI.
In addition, continuous human oversight is crucial. This involves not only intervening in critical situations but also having the ability to audit AI decisions to identify biases and errors. Multidisciplinary teams consisting of experts in ethics, technology, and human rights play a key role in ensuring that AI does not reproduce or amplify inequalities.
Finally, a regulatory framework is needed to ensure the responsible use of AI, alongside ethical education at all levels. This ensures that general AI’s decisions reflect humanistic values such as compassion, solidarity, and justice. By doing so, we can strike a balance between technological benefits and the preservation of human values.
AI has to learn the timeless universal natural and intercultural scale of ethics as mentioned in yogapsychology and in my book Book yogapsychologie