[Ailist] AI and Bullying

[Bruce Elkin]

> I realize the existence of psychopaths is deeply troubling for a philosophy
> like AI. But I urge you to actually look at the evidence - the work of
> people like Robert Hare and Martha Stout - on this issue before dismissing
> it simply because it challenges a worldview. Or else, I challenge those
> promoting AI to do their own studies and show that you can actually make a
> dent in those labeled psychopaths with AI. It's one thing to just have a
> type of faith that everyone can be changed with a well-intentioned
> methodology. It's another to show it.
> 
> If there is one problem in the AI community, in my view, it would be the
> denial of the existence of truly sadistic people in this world whose issues
> go far deeper than AI addresses.
> 
> AI is a fantastic methodology for many things. But if we start stretching
> its limits beyond what it is capable of, it is going to be a rude awakening.
> 
> Best,
> Howard Ditkoff


Hi All . . . 
I agree with Howard.  In fact, I thought this stream a bit odd.

Starting with a ³problem² such as ³school yard bullying² does not seem very
AI to me. I think the question would be more useful, and more suitable for
an AI approach if it was frame something like, ³How do we create school in
which peaceful, compassionate behavior emerges amongst teachers, students,
administrators, and participating parents?²

What do you all think?

Cheers!
Bruce
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