Ethical Issues in Advanced Artificial Intelligence

Two simple assignments. However my public speaking professor is very by the books and a stickler . He wants us to stick to his outline format provided below (topic is the benefits of wearing a mask) Assignment One Ethics Study Material: Readings 1. Bostrom, N. (2003). Ethical issues in advanced artificial intelligence <https://nickbostrom.com/ethics/ai.html>. 2. Russell, S., Dewey, D., & Tegmark, M. (2015, Winter). Research priorities for robust and beneficial artificial intelligence <https://futureoflife.org/data/documents/research_priorities.pdf>. AI Magazine, 36(4), 105–114. 3. Tegmark, M. (n.d.). Benefits and risks of artificial intelligence <https://futureoflife.org/background/benefits-risks-of-artificial-intelligence/?cn-reloaded=1&cn-reloaded=1>. 4. Future of Life Institute. Videos 1. Bostrom, N. (2015, March). What happens when our computers get smarter than we are <https://www.ted.com/talks/nick_bostrom_what_happens_when_our_computers_get_smarter_than_we_are>[TED Talks]. 2.Howard, J. (2014, December). The wonderful and terrifying implications of computers that can learn <https://www.ted.com/talks/jeremy_howard_the_wonderful_and_terrifying_implications_of_computers_that_can_learn>[TEDTalks]. In Discussion Forum 6, post your response to the following discussion question. Make sure your initial post is substantive (200 to 300 words). After reviewing the Study Materials for this module, consider the following questions: - What do you see as the most important ethical issue raised by a specific application of artificial intelligence (e.g., self-driving vehicles, social bots, autonomous weapons)? - Who could potentially benefit from this application of AI? Who might be harmed? - Why would it be important for policies to be put in place in order to mitigate harm? - How could you apply categorical and consequentialist moral reasoning to the ethical questions the application raises? - Do you see AI impacting your personal or professional life? *Assignment Two* Public Speaking The purpose of this assignment is to: 1. Practice constructing arguments in support of a single proposition/thesis; in other words, use different types of evidence to “prove” a point. 2. Use your understanding of your audience to adapt the arguments you construct. 3. Use ethos, pathos, and logos to persuade. 4. Improve upon your skills of organization and delivery. 5. Practice oral communication skills. 6. Take a strong side on an issue and present three to four reasons why you support or oppose this issue. Instructions 1. *State and defend a controversial thesis statement.* The key focus here is using your argumentation skills to support a statement that can be shown to be “true” or “false.” Be careful to avoid false reasoning. 2. Find supporting materials.*While this speech is representative of your opinion or position on the topic, your opinion is not enough to meet the standards of an argument. Find outside sources such as books, articles, websites, and interviews of experts on your topic. You must include a minimum of five outside sources for your speech; at least one must not be from the Internet. You will need to cite your sources orally during your speech. You want to convince your audience to accept your thesis. Therefore, you need to make a case in support of your thesis by using evidence. In general, evidence can be taken from your personal experience and your research (statistics, charts/graphs, examples, testimony, quotes, facts, etc.). 3. *Perform an audience analysis.* This is a persuasive presentation. Speaking effectively is greatly dependent on how well you analyze your audience and adapt your speech to them. Reflect on the demographic of the class and think about their interest and knowledge of your topic. The more audience-centered your speech is, the stronger your effects on your listeners, which will, of course, be reflected in your grade. You should also use (but not solely depend on) “pathos” or emotional appeals to persuade your audience. 4. Write an outline of your informative speech using the template below as a guide. Create a document that includes details for main and subpoints. A persuasive speech has a desired outcome that demands a specific thesis. Be very clear on what you wish to persuade your audience to do or think. Using the template below, you should also include the following: 1. Any key research or quotes (supporting material) 2. At least five reputable sources for this speech (not blogs or unreliable websites) 3. A bibliography at the end of the outline 4. Connectives Introduction Attention Getter: Credibility: Thesis Statement: Relate the topic to the audience: Preview body of speech: *Connective to body of speech:* 1st Main Point Subpoint: - Supporting material: Subpoint: - Supporting material: Subpoint: - Supporting material: *Connective to body of speech* [repeat this pattern for each main point] Conclusion Prepared audience for ending: Reinforced central idea/thesis: Vivid ending: Submit a document that reflects the information requested in the template. Be sure to include three main points with subpoint details. If you have questions about sources, be sure to ask your mentor. Use full sentences and include specific wording that you want to use in the speech. [MO6.1] Rubric Completeness Your assignment reflects all requirements and is complete in all respects; speech is fully adapted to an audience analysis. Your assignment reflects most requirements and is complete in most respects; speech is adapted to an audience analysis. Your assignment reflects few requirements and is incomplete in many respects; speech is minimally adapted to an audience analysis. Your assignment does not reflect requirements and is incomplete in most respects; speech is poorly adapted to an audience analysis. null Understanding You demonstrate a sophisticated, in-depth understanding of the topics and provide an outstanding example of your thesis statement, three main points, and transitions between the points using a clear organizational pattern. You demonstrate a basic understanding of the topics and provide a satisfactory example of your thesis statement, three main points, and transitions between the points using a discernible organizational pattern. You demonstrate a limited understanding of the topics and provide a marginal example of your thesis statement, three main points, and minimal transitions between the points using an unclear organizational pattern. You demonstrate an inadequate understanding of the topics and provide an unsatisfactory example of your thesis statement; your main points and transitions between the points are insufficient or missing. null Content development You use carefully chosen, authoritative, and compelling content that demonstrates mastery of the subject; provide an advanced and thoughtful analysis of ideas; present an in-depth synthesis of ideas demonstrating insight and interpretation; and include meticulous references wherever necessary. You use appropriate and relevant content that demonstrates sufficient command of the subject; provide a germane analysis of ideas; and include references wherever necessary. You use somewhat appropriate content that demonstrates limited command of the subject; provide a cursory analysis of ideas that lacks insight and interpretation; and include minimal references wherever necessary. You use inappropriate and irrelevant content, provide little, if any, analysis, and do not include references wherever necessary. null Documentation Your assignment contains well-documented statements and detailed references to the readings and other sources of information. Your assignment contains documented statements and appropriate references to the readings and other sources of information. Your assignment contains limited support for statements or references to the readings and other sources of information. Your assignment contains few (if any) documented statements or references to the readings or other sources of information. null Writing mechanics Your writing demonstrates sophisticated clarity, conciseness, and correctness. Your writing is accomplished in terms of clarity and conciseness and contains only a few errors. Your writing lacks clarity or conciseness and contains numerous errors. Writing is unfocused, rambling, or contains serious errors. null APA format You use APA format accurately and consistently. You use APA format with minor violations. You demonstrate an incomplete knowledge of APA format. You do not use APA format. null