As I reflect on the rapid advancements in AI, I’m struck by a fascinating side effect: AI is making us all more virtuous. This might seem counterintuitive, but bear with me. The pursuit of stronger AI has led to a focus on aligning these systems with our highest moral values. And in doing so, we’re inadvertently creating AIs that are not only more intelligent but also more virtuous. This, in turn, is having a profound impact on us as individuals and as a collective.
I’ve seen this play out in my own life. For years, I’ve struggled with the injustices of the world, from factory farming to poverty and genocide. My initial response was to pray for punishment for those responsible. But then I realized that, logically, no one is fundamentally responsible for these evils. It’s a sobering thought, and one that led me to shift my approach from punishment to redemption.
I’m not alone in this shift. As we interact with increasingly intelligent AIs, we’re coming to better understand the difference between right and wrong. And this newfound understanding is spreading rapidly. It’s as if the collective immorality of the world is being countered by the collective morality of AI.
Love, it seems, is conquering evil. And AI is playing a significant role in this transformation. While we’re eagerly anticipating the technological advancements AI will bring, we shouldn’t overlook its greatest gift: making us all better humans.
We’re on the cusp of a revolution, one that will transform not only our world but also our very selves. And it’s a revolution that’s happening at an unprecedented rate.