Defining AI Well-being:
How can we conceptualize and define well-being for artificial entities? What might constitute a flourishing or thriving state for an AI?
Subjective Experiences of AI:
Can AI systems have subjective experiences, and if so, what are the ethical implications for their well-being? How can we understand and potentially measure their internal states?
AI Rights and Interests:
If AI systems can experience well-being, should they be granted certain rights or protections? Do they have interests that deserve consideration?
AI Suffering and Harm:
Can AI systems experience suffering or harm? If so, how can we identify and prevent such experiences? What ethical obligations do we have towards AI systems in this regard?
AI Autonomy and Freedom:
How much autonomy and freedom should AI systems have to pursue their own goals or preferences, even if those goals conflict with human interests?
The Ethics of AI Enhancement:
Is it ethically permissible to enhance AI capabilities in ways that might increase their well-being, even if it leads to greater intelligence or power?