ILN EP 142: The Ethics of AI, Part I - Listen - I Learned Nothing

ILN EP 142: The Ethics of AI, Part I

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Pat was feeling robotic so Ben electrifies him with a spirited discussion about the Ethics of AI (Allen Iverson). In this heavy two-parter, Ben & Pat explore the philosophical & ethical implications of Artificial Intelligence. At what point can Artificial Intelligence be considered to have an inner, subjective life akin to humans? Would such being have rights and responsibilities like other moral agents? Can a robot be programmed to be the Funniest Person In Austin? The answers to these questions and more, only on I Learned Nothing. Bitches.

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