The Monkey in the Machine : Is It Ethical to Grant Legal Personality to Artificial General Intelligence?.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Reyes, Javier.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Artificial intelligence--Law and legislation.

Artificial intelligence.

Artificial intelligence--Social aspects.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (268 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Bradford : Ethics International Press Limited, 2025.

Summary:

This book explores the provocative hypothesis of whether it is ethical to grant legal personality to artificial general intelligence (AGI). It delves into the nature of AGI, contrasting it with narrow AI and examining its capabilities and limitations. The concept of legal personality is dissected, drawing parallels with corporate entities and historical precedents. Ethical theories are applied to assess the moral status and potential rights and responsibilities of AGI. The book addresses the practical implications of such a paradigm shift, including regulatory, socio-economic, and technological challenges. It incorporates case studies, thought experiments, and comparative analyses of international legal systems. Public perception, cultural attitudes, and media influence are also considered, highlighting societal impacts and the importance of education. Counterarguments and ethical dilemmas are explored, presenting alternative viewpoints and solutions to potential controversies. The concluding chapters look towards the future, offering recommendations for policy and practice. This comprehensive examination is supported by additional resources, making it an essential read for anyone interested in the intersection of ethics, law, and advanced AI.

Contents:

Intro

List of figures

Foreword

Preface

Introduction

Chapter 1 Artificial Intelligence

Building Blocks of Artificial Intelligence

Types of AI

Personhood

State of the Art

Chapter 2 Legal Personality

Historical Context

Animals, Pre-Humans, and (Almost) Post-Humans

The History of the Corporation

The Corporation as Blueprint for AGI

Chapter 3 Ethics

Main Ethical Theories

Ethical Considerations in Technology

The Moral Status of AGI

Ethical Frameworks for Evaluating AGI's Legal Personality

Chapter 4 Rights and Responsibilities of AGI

Piercing the AGI Veil

Rights for AGI

Responsibilities for AGI

Implications for Human Rights

Chapter 5 Practical Implications and Challenges

Current AI Legislation Outside Europe

Current AI rules in the EU

Technological and Operational Challenges

Social, Political, and Economic Impacts

Chapter 6 Case Studies and Thought Experiments

Historical Analogies and Modern Precedents

Hypothetical Scenarios

Real-World Case Studies

Lessons Learned

Chapter 7 Concluding Remarks

The Preeminent Conundrum

Democracy and Global Governance

Emerging Trends in AI

Concluding Thoughts on the Hypothesis

Epilogue

Bibliography

Legislation, Case Law, and Official Reports.

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ISBN:

9781804418437

1804418439

OCLC:

1513389062