AI learns ethics from literature

I’ve been reading about the fascinating ways AI can be trained not just on data, but also on ethical narratives found in literature. For instance, specific novels have been analyzed to help AI systems understand moral dilemmas better. It raises questions about how we choose what narratives are deemed ‘ethical’ and the potential societal impact of these choices. What do you all think about using storytelling as a vehicle for teaching AI ethics?

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, this drives me nuts! It’s so tricky to pick the right narratives deemed ‘ethical.’ I once used literature in a workshop to help students navigate ethical dilemmas, but I found that personal bias affected the stories we chose. It’s like every selection can create a ripple effect in how moral standards evolve.

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