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OPINION. The ethical limits of AI – from Plato and Goethe to Sam Altman

Quando a máquina se tornar mais inteligente que o homem, não haverá mais como retroceder. Para entrar nesta nova era, e estabelecer seus limites éticos, vale recorrer a reflexões antigas. Ao longo da história, filósofos e pensadores se valeram do mito de Giges para tratar exatamente desse tema: os limites éticos dos meios. Platão, em […] The post OPINIÃO. Os limites éticos da AI – de Platão e…

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The article discusses the ethics of artificial intelligence, drawing parallels with ancient myths such as the story of Giges' ring and the legend of Faust. Giges' ring, described in Plato's Republic, grants invisibility and power, but also raises questions about the morality of using such power. Similarly, the story of Faust, who makes a pact with the devil to gain knowledge and power, serves as a warning about the dangers of unchecked ambition.

The article argues that the development of artificial intelligence requires a focus on ethics and humanity, and that we must make conscious choices about how to use this technology to avoid becoming its slaves.

Written by urgent.news from Brazil Journal's report — not a translation of it. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.

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