Can a Machine Be Taught To Learn Moral Reasoning?

Is it OK to kill time? Machines used to find this question difficult to answer, but a new study reveals that artificial intelligence can be programmed to judge "right" from "wrong". Published in Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence, scientists have used books and news articles to "teach" a machine moral reasoning. Further, by limiting teaching materials to texts from different eras and societies, subtle differences in moral values are revealed. As AI becomes more ingrained in our lives, this research will help machines to make the right choice when confronted with difficult decisions.