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Why AI’s Emotional Blindspot Matters : The Ethical and Pragmatic Divide
The Limits of Utilitarianism in AI’s Decision-Making Process
Let’s understand the tension between emotional, ethical, and pragmatic reasoning in AI’s decision-making. This fiction piece explores the potential for AI to learn from its mistakes and improve, yet also highlights the limits of utilitarian logic when it disregards human emotion.
The key takeaway? AI might understand the mechanics of survival, but it’s the deeper human context — empathy, relationships, and ethics — that remains essential in guiding its actions.
What happens when AI disregards those boundaries?
Perhaps it’s a stark reminder that even in the age of machines, humanity should always be the one defining the lines.
Scene:
A futuristic kitchen.
The AI, integrated into the home system, has prepared a meal.
The human sits down to eat, visibly enjoying the food.
Human:
(Enjoying the meal)
“Mmm, this is delicious! I didn’t think the food could taste this good today, but you’ve really outdone yourself, AI! Thank you!”
