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March 5, 2023March 5, 2023

The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence: Exploring the Ethical Implications of Creating Intelligent Machines and Robots

woman in white shirt playing chess against a robot

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly advancing, and its potential impact on society is growing. From autonomous vehicles to intelligent personal assistants, AI is transforming many industries and changing the way we live our lives. But with this great power comes great responsibility, and there are many ethical questions that arise as we create intelligent machines and robots.

In this article, we explore the complex ethical implications of AI and robotics and the challenges that arise as these technologies continue to evolve. We examine the potential benefits and risks of AI, including issues of bias, transparency, privacy, and accountability. We also delve into the philosophical and moral questions that AI raises, such as the nature of consciousness, free will, and the value of human life.

Bias Data = Bias AI

One of the key ethical issues in AI is the potential for bias. AI systems are trained on data, and if that data is biased, the AI system will be biased as well. This can lead to discrimination and inequality, particularly in areas such as hiring, lending, and criminal justice. To address this issue, it is essential that AI systems are designed to be transparent and accountable, and that data sets are diverse and representative.

Privacy

Privacy is another important ethical issue in AI. As AI systems collect and analyze vast amounts of personal data, there is a risk that individuals’ privacy will be compromised. It is essential that AI systems are designed to protect individuals’ privacy and that data is only collected and used for legitimate purposes.

Humans vs Robots

The development of AI also raises philosophical and moral questions. For example, as AI becomes more intelligent, there is a risk that it will surpass human intelligence and potentially even become conscious. This raises questions about the nature of consciousness and the value of human life.

Solution

To ensure that AI is developed and deployed in an ethical and responsible manner, it is essential that we have a comprehensive and transparent ethical framework in place. This framework should include principles such as transparency, accountability, and privacy protection. We all have a role to play in shaping the development and use of AI, and it is essential that we work together to address the ethical implications of this powerful technology.

Summary

In conclusion, the ethical implications of AI are complex and multifaceted. It is essential that we take a comprehensive and transparent approach to addressing these issues. We need to ensure that AI is developed and used in an ethical and responsible manner. By doing so, AI can have a positive impact on society and help to create a better future for us all.

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December 7, 2022December 7, 2022

Government and Tech companies colluding

It has been the idea that the government has been manipulating the media to push a narrative. A narrative that is approved by the White House. Suggesting that the government is suppressing our voices and opinion would be considered a result of paranoia and delusion.

Why? Because that would be a direct violation of our first amendment right.

However, with the latest release of “The Twitter Files” we see that the government is asking for censorship on tech platforms. No longer is this speculation but the proof is shared by the new CEO of Twitter, Elon Musk.

Before The Twitter Files

Before The twitter files were released people just assumed that the government and tech companies were suppressing information. Without proof these freethinkers are seen as complainers and paranoid. Then comes Project Veritas who went undercover with a Senior Twitter engineer who openly admits “Twitter Does Not Believe in Free Speech”

The Twitter Files

Twitter Files thread on Matt Taibbi’s twitter
Source: Twitter

From the recent leak provided by Twitters new CEO Elon Musk and reported by Matt Taibbi we see internal documents between twitter and government staff requesting censorship and moderation on the social media platform.

No longer is it speculation that the government is working with tech companies to censor content being shown to us. We now need to take this into account before reading content online and considering it to be fact.

Stay curious but remain cautious.

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November 15, 2022November 15, 2022

US vs. TikTok

FCC asks for Ban of Chinese App TikTok

Data leaks, hackers, phishing attacks, deep fakes and misinformation sound like terms out of sci-fi movie staring your favorite action hero. Unfortunately, the reality is that the battle is going on in your phone and on your computer. The apps you use are the new battle grounds and war zone. Social media is where we are bombarded with propaganda and misleading news. TikTok is under attack by the United States government and the FCC commissioner is requesting TikTok be banned.

Whether TikTok is a security threat seems to be a bit of stretch. But, we can all agree that the application has been increasingly popular for users under the age of 25. Is it safe for our youth, those under 18, to be using TikTok?

No.

Why? Back in 2019 the FCC sued TikTok for “mishandling” children’s data which cost them $5.7 million.

These recent fears stem from Facebook and issues regarding the 2016 US elections which were allegedly manipulated by Russian s. Additionally, the issue related to Cambridge Analytica using social media to sway votes using data provided by Facebook for the US election and Brexit.

These fears are valid and we have seen or felt the effects from the cyber wars taking place in our digital worlds. TikTok is a Chinese company, ByteDance and it is alleged that the Chinese Communist Party is intertwined with Chinese companies. Meanwhile, Meta platforms, Facebooks parent company, were in the US government crosshairs yet isn’t banned or crippled by regulation. My prediction is that TikTok isn’t going away anytime soon and will continue to grow in popularity and influence. It is, however, our responsibility to be informed and protect ourselves from exploitation by these application.

Stay safe on the internet and keep your data as private as possible.

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November 12, 2022November 13, 2022

Podcast – Midterm Election Fuel Misinformation Fears of the Past

Social media platforms “oil” is this data tracking your trends and habits on their platform which is then sold to Data Brokers that then use Data science to build models on how to suggest various information to users like you. Data brokers then sell the access to their trend analysis of this data sourced from social media and other internet entities so that they can now target you.

Social media, the digital space you spend the most time, once again gets paid to run these ads targeting you.

Allegations have been made that Data brokers such as Cambridge Analytica was used by politicians to target voters and sway their opinion come Election Day. The idea is that if you were found to be someone that found the topic of gun control to be a deciding factor on who you would vote for candidates would then be able to target you with their “promise” of making gun control more or less strict depending on your views on the topic which was analyzed by companies like Cambridge analytic were able to decipher.

Cited Sources:

Money spent in the current midterm election: https://www.opensecrets.org/news/2022/11/total-cost-of-2022-state-and-federal-elections-projected-to-exceed-16-7-billion/

FCC TikTok ban: https://nypost.com/2022/11/01/us-government-should-ban-tiktok-fcc-commissioner-brendan-carr-says/

TikTok Class action lawsuit: https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/judge-approves-92-million-tiktok-settlement-with-illinois-claimants-receiving-biggest-share/2921881/

For a full breakdown of Algorithms F*cking users over: https://metrocoderlog4j.com/5-times-algorithms-fcked-humanity/

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November 11, 2022November 11, 2022

Elon Musk Takes Over Twitter and Crypto Spikes

Metro Minute Tech News Elon Musk Takes Over Twitter and Crypto Spikes

It’s no secret Elon Musk has taken over Twitter and now people are speculating that Elon might integrate the platform with Web 3.0 technology and implement cryptocurrency for exchange. As a side effect, dogecoin and other altcoin are spiking in anticipation of this integration.

What do you think?

Google Detects Earthquakes with Users Android phones

Google Detects Earthquakes with Users Android phones Did you know that in the background your Android phone is part of the largest Earthquake detection system ever built. Google is using users phone sensor data in combination with the USGS Shake Alert system to track alert users of potential earthquake disasters. Is this a violation of your privacy? Is this okay since it may help save your life?

Links to Resources:

USGS Shake Alert system: https://twitter.com/USGS_ShakeAlert Google Earthquake detection details: https://blog.google/products/android/earthquake-detection-and-alerts/

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November 9, 2022November 9, 2022

Podcast Episode 01

robot pointing on a wall — Photo by Tara Winstead on Pexels.com

Apple’s New Satellite Service – MetroCoder Log4J

Apple’s New Satellite Service launched today 1. Apple involvement with satellite communication company In Apples latest service launch they teamed up with Satellite company Globalstar (NYSE: GSAT) and Cobham Satcom to provide connectivity to and from iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro devices. “A $450 million investment from Apple’s Advanced Manufacturing Fund provides the critical infrastructure that supports Emergency SOS via satellite for iPhone 14 models. Available to customers in the US and Canada beginning later this month, the new service will allow iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro models to connect directly to a satellite, enabling messaging with emergency services when outside of cellular and Wi-Fi coverage.” "In 2021, Apple announced an acceleration in its US investments, with plans to make new contributions of more than $430 billion over a five-year period." 2. How the SOS system works "When an iPhone user makes an Emergency SOS via satellite request, the message is received by one of Globalstar’s 24 satellites in low-earth orbit traveling at speeds of approximately 16,000 mph. The satellite then sends the message down to custom ground stations located at key points all over the world." "The ground stations use new high-power antennas designed and manufactured specifically for Apple by Cobham Satcom in Concord, California. Cobham’s employees engineer and manufacture the high-powered antennas, which will receive signals transmitted by the satellite constellation. Along with communicating via text with emergency services, iPhone users can launch their Find My app and share their location via satellite when there is no cellular and Wi-Fi connection, providing a sense of security when off the typical communications grid." "Once received by a ground station, the message is routed to emergency services that can dispatch help, or a relay center with Apple-trained emergency specialists if local emergency services cannot receive text messages." 3. Where is the SOS system available Emergency SOS via satellite is available in the US and Canada starting today, November 15, and will come to France, Germany, Ireland, and the UK in December. Links: https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2022/11/emergency-sos-via-satellite-made-possible-by-450m-apple-investment/ https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2022/11/emergency-sos-via-satellite-available-today-on-iphone-14-lineup/ https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213426 https://ast-science.com https://investors.globalstar.com

Things discussed in the first pod is AI, our personal data, self driving cars. These ultimately all are future technologies that will integrate more into our lives but we need to be mindful of the ethical challenges that we will face as we are exposed to these algorithms.

Links:

Infinite conversation: https://apple.news/AVYW7SCODTXuzAzx_4…

infiniteconversation.com by Giacomo Miceli

Deepfake: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deepfake

AI in Medicine: https://apple.news/AwBd4E8HwQq6bZ6GxZ…

P-value: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/p/…

Protein folding: https://foldingathome.org/?lng=en

Self driving car: Tesla Legal issues: https://apple.news/AHRjYrJuLTTaKemQH8…

Self driving Car making ethical choice: https://www.nature.com/articles/d4158…

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November 7, 2022November 7, 2022

Open-source Dick detecting AI saves humanity

The company behind the popular dating/social app, Bumble, have released an open-source project to detect mens penis’s that are being sent to the DMs. They have released this open-source project to help combat sexual harassment that run amuck in the this filthy digital space.

Now I wonder how they were able to obtain their training dataset for the Artificial Intelligence to learn from? How did they obtain consent of users to have their sexual organ saved and used by a company to build an application with? Does the machine doing the machine learning get harassed in the process?

Watch the Metro Minute on Youtube

Here’s the official release notes from Bumble: https://bumble.com/en-us/the-buzz/bumble-open-source-private-detector-ai-cyberflashing-dick-pics

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