Robot Evolution: Ethical Concerns
Rapid developments in evolutionary computation, robotics, 3D-printing, and material science are enabling advanced systems of robots that can autonomously reproduce and evolve. The emerging technology of robot evolution challenges existing AI ethics because the inherent adaptivity, stochasticity, and...
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oai:doaj.org-article:b26537f33fda4f478d0c3d967d5b9b012021-11-05T15:14:52ZRobot Evolution: Ethical Concerns2296-914410.3389/frobt.2021.744590https://doaj.org/article/b26537f33fda4f478d0c3d967d5b9b012021-11-01T00:00:00Zhttps://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frobt.2021.744590/fullhttps://doaj.org/toc/2296-9144Rapid developments in evolutionary computation, robotics, 3D-printing, and material science are enabling advanced systems of robots that can autonomously reproduce and evolve. The emerging technology of robot evolution challenges existing AI ethics because the inherent adaptivity, stochasticity, and complexity of evolutionary systems severely weaken human control and induce new types of hazards. In this paper we address the question how robot evolution can be responsibly controlled to avoid safety risks. We discuss risks related to robot multiplication, maladaptation, and domination and suggest solutions for meaningful human control. Such concerns may seem far-fetched now, however, we posit that awareness must be created before the technology becomes mature.Ágoston E. EibenÁgoston E. EibenJacintha EllersGerben MeynenGerben MeynenSven NyholmFrontiers Media S.A.articleevolutionary roboticsevolutionary designethicsmeaningful human controlresponsibility gapsreal-world robot evolutionMechanical engineering and machineryTJ1-1570Electronic computers. Computer scienceQA75.5-76.95ENFrontiers in Robotics and AI, Vol 8 (2021) |
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Rapid developments in evolutionary computation, robotics, 3D-printing, and material science are enabling advanced systems of robots that can autonomously reproduce and evolve. The emerging technology of robot evolution challenges existing AI ethics because the inherent adaptivity, stochasticity, and complexity of evolutionary systems severely weaken human control and induce new types of hazards. In this paper we address the question how robot evolution can be responsibly controlled to avoid safety risks. We discuss risks related to robot multiplication, maladaptation, and domination and suggest solutions for meaningful human control. Such concerns may seem far-fetched now, however, we posit that awareness must be created before the technology becomes mature. |
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