Chapter 12: Artificial Intelligence; Chapter 4: Explanatory…

Prompt 1: Artificial Intelligence (Chapter 12)

Directions: Read the attached short story called Nova, the Rogue AI, which was written entirely by Chat GPT artificial intelligence. Ironically, the story is about artificial intelligence gone awry. This prompt has two parts:

• Drawing on both the short story itself and at least 2 works from Chapter 12, discuss ways in which the plot of the story supports some of the predictions or cautions expressed in the selections of Chapter 12. For instance, do the events in the story mirror any of the fears authors in Chapter 12 have expressed? If so, in what ways? Be specific.
• What is your stance on the AI revolution? Should we be more cautious with our approach and adoption of AI technologies, or should we continue to embrace these new technologies for the advancement of our society? Please explain your answer.

Tips: Review Chapter 12, especially the selections that warn against using AI irresponsibly or without regulations. Make sure that you are integrating quotes you use from the 2 sources in Chapter 12 and stating the name of the selection and its author.

Other Requirements: You must use at least 1 quote per selection from Chapter 12, for a minimum total of 2 quotes. Your response should be at least 250 words. Please double-space your response. Avoid using the internet or any AI-assisted or chat devices.

Prompt 2: Explanatory Synthesis (Chapter 4)

Directions: Dominic Basulto writes that complex ethical and philosophical questions [lie] at the heart of AI. In an explanatory synthesis that draws on at least 3 sources from Chapter 12, explain some of these ethical and philosophical questions and discuss their complexity. Below are examples of questions you can ask to get your thoughts flowing:

• How are recent developments in AI making us reexamine the boundaries between human and machine intelligence?
• How will AI in healthcare and science fields create additional ethical considerations?
• How will AI create ethical and philosophical considerations for the future of the workforce (i.e. What will humans do if they no longer need to work?; Will wealth be distributed differently if we continue on our current trajectory of AI evolution?)?
• What rights should AI be entitled to if it becomes more human?
• Who will be responsible for AI gone wrong?
• Is it fair for AI to compete against humans in the workforce or in talent competitions?

Tips: Review both Chapter 12 and Chapter 4 in the textbook. Be sure to also look over the Explanatory Synthesis lesson in Week 4 Content of D2L. Make sure that you are integrating quotes you use from the 3 sources in Chapter 12 and stating the name of the selection and its author.

Other Requirements: You must use at least 1 quote per selection from Chapter 12, for a minimum total of 3 quotes. Your response should be at least 350 words. Please double-space your response. Avoid using the internet or any AI-assisted or chat devices as they are discovered through our Turnitin integration.