Frankenstein + AI In-Class Essay by Maureen Marvin

In what ways does society's labeling of Frankenstein's creature as a "monster" echo the way we project fear onto artificial intelligence before it even exists in its full form?

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How important is human connection?

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If Frankenstein had human connection would the monster had acted different? Should we put limitations of what humans should be allowed to do before it even gets to AI?

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In Frankenstein, the creature is denied identity and autonomy. How could this reflect current concerns about AI systems being used without ethical safeguards? Should AI be granted autonomy if it becomes sentient?

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Should creators of advanced AI be held morally and legally responsible for the actions of their machines, in the same way that Victor is responsible for the creature?

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Does the pursuit of AI represent human curiosity and progress, or reckless indulgence in “technical sweetness”without ethical foresight? Is Frankenstein a foreshadowing of this in our world?

Analyze the long-term consequences of a creator's ambition, as seen in Frankenstein's fate, versus the potential long-term risks for society from unchecked A.I. development.

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Would it take A.I. to start killing loved ones for people to realize it's a bad thing?

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How do different biased points of view influence the image of AI as it becomes smarter and used more in our lives?

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In the book Frankenstein the monster is ugly and composed of different human body parts. How would the story have been different if AI was the monster in the book instead?

Is AI More Frankenstein or Creature?

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Does modern AI better reflect Victor Frankenstein or his Creature more closely, and what does that match reveal about agency and authorship, moral accountability for regressing projects, and the ethics of unleashing self modifying systems into society?

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How could Frankenstein's monster have been fixed? Could that also fix A.I, or would it make it more dangerous?

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How does Frankenstein's retreat from society reflect the dangers of innovation without accountability? Apply this to the development of AI

Do you think AI will develop sentience, as Frankenstein's creature did? Has it already?

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Bonus: if it did, would be it inherently "bad" or "good?"

How do the ethical challenges faced by Frankenstein parallel those encountered by today's scientists?

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Frankenstein explores themes of creation, responsibility, and the consequences of playing God. In the context of modern advancements in AI, analyze how the novel's cautioning tale relates to today's debates about AI development. Discuss potential benefits and dangers of AI, comparing to questions of morality raised in the novel.