Let's talk about tech regulation: The ethics of artificial intelligence – The Stute

I was first introduced to artificial intelligence (AI) through movies and media. Movies like Star Wars made me appreciate the convenience of AI; watching C-3PO and R2D2 made me wish for a world in which a sentient robot (or rather, a protocol droid) tended to my every need. Malignant AI, as seen in 2001: Space Odyssey and The Terminator were alarming but failed to completely deteriorate my view of future AI. Media portrayals of AI showed me that I was more enticed by the convenience of AI than deterred by its potential evil. Years later, as I've begun to study computer science and have further considered the ethical implications of technological innovation, I've had a change of heart.