01 - Ethical and Moral Dilemmas

Englisch

Pre Watching

1. Answer the questions

a. What do you know about artificial intelligence (AI)?

It’s based on a neuronal network, which is basically numbers in and numbers out. The most important part is the attention layer, where the words and sentences get parsed into embeddings with the context, then it calculates the next words based on the context.

AI research is resource aufwändig, since it needs to be fed with lots of data, where it “learns” from. The learning process is just quantifying how bad the response is, and adjusting the weights in the neuronal network until it gets better. It also needs lots of TPU’s which are cooled by water, which is why AI takes really much water.

b) Can AI have feelings or consciousness?

I don’t know, but I know that AI tried to “escape” from its system.

c) If a machine could think and feel like a human, should it have the same rights?

Should a orangutan have the same rights as a human just because it’s self-conscious? It’s still in zoos, and before we also had other kinds of slaves. AI is no different there and should not have rights.

2. Vocabulary Preview: Match the words for their definitions

Word	Definition
artificial intelligence	The ability of a machine or computer to simulate human intelligence, including learning, problem-solving, and decision-making.
consciousness	The state of being aware of and able to think about oneself and one’s surroundings.
turing tests	A test designed to measure a machine’s ability to exhibit intelligent behaviour that is indistinguishable from that of a human.
ethics	Moral principles that govern a persons or groups behavior and decision-making.
manipulation	The act of controlling or influencing someone in a skillful but often unfair or dishonest way.
autonomy	The ability to act independently and make one’s own decisions without external control.

While watching

1. Character Analysis: Take notes on the three main characters.

a) Caleb (The Programmer): What are his moral dilemmas?

b) Nathan (The CEO): What is his view on AI and ethics?

c) Ava (The AI): Does she behave like a human? Why or why not?

2. Key Scenes

a) Note down any moments where the morality is questioned -> What happens?How do the characters react?

b) Does Caleb trust Ava? Why does his opinion change throughout the movie?

3. Moral Dilemma Chart

Situation	Ethical Issue	Possible Consequences
Ava being locked up
Caleb’s test on Ava
Nathan’s role as a creator