The heart of an AI
Agency, Moral Sense, and Friendship
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21735320 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Erika Barbosa (0000-0002-5695-3746, Universidade Federal de Pelotas), Thiago A Costa (0000-0002-1274-0431, Instituto Federal Farroupilha) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 25 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 1-16 |
| Publication date | 2024-03-26 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Filosofia Unisinos (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1519-5023 • E-ISSN: 1984-8234 |
| Publisher | UNISINOS - Universidade do Vale do Rio Dos Sinos (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.4013/fsu.2024.251.11 |
| OpenAlex | W4393384969 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 9 |
The article presents an analysis centered on the emotional lapses of artificial intelligence (AI) and the influence of these lapses on two critical aspects. Firstly, the article explores the ontological impact of emotional lapses, elucidating how they hinder AI’s capacity to develop a moral sense. The absence of a moral emotion, such as sympathy, creates a barrier for machines to grasp and ethically respond to specific situations. This raises fundamental questions about machines’ ability to act as moral agents in the same manner as human beings. Additionally, the article sheds light on the practical implications within human-machine relations and their effect on human friendships. The lack of friendliness or its equivalent in interactions with machines directly impacts the quality and depth of human relations. This concerningly suggests the potential replacement or compromise of genuine interpersonal connections due to limitations in human-machine interactions
Computer Science · Ethics and Social Impacts of AI · Psychology of Moral and Emotional Judgment · Social Robot Interaction and HRI
| Citations per year | 1 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2025 - 2025 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |