Hey everyone, I wrote something about how the US, China, and France shape AI ethics differently. Each country seems to have its own way of setting rules for AI based on their culture and politics.
In the US, it’s mostly about free speech and privacy, but they still struggle with problems like bias and misinformation. The government here seems to prefer innovation over strict rules.
In China, AI ethics are tied closely to government control. They focus on censorship and keeping social harmony, putting the group above the individual.
France, being part of the EU, focuses on privacy and fairness. They want transparency and are strict about preventing discrimination. It aligns with their values of social justice.
This made me wonder… is it even possible to have universal AI ethics, or will culture always play a big role?
What do you think? Will AI ethics ever be the same worldwide, or is that just wishful thinking? Also, what can we learn from these differences?
The problem is that no country or company will give up control if it means losing their ability to influence people’s opinions or behavior.
Exactly. The people setting up the rules for these systems are influenced by their own culture. That bias is baked into the way they train the AI. If AI is localized for different regions, it’s going to reflect those regional differences.
@SOYALA
Yes, and it’s not just accidental bias—it’s deliberate. Governments and corporations will want to use AI to promote their agendas.
For example, even before AI, Google search results were adjusted to comply with certain countries’ laws. Now imagine an AI that’s trained to subtly reinforce a particular worldview. That’s a powerful tool, and no one will want to let go of that power.
@Haru
This research highlights how AI can be used to reinforce specific worldviews. It shows how powerful these systems can be for shaping opinions and controlling narratives.
SOYALA said: @Haru
This research highlights how AI can be used to reinforce specific worldviews. It shows how powerful these systems can be for shaping opinions and controlling narratives.
Mark my words: AI training will be intentionally shaped by those in power to reflect their preferred narrative.
The idea of universal ethics is unrealistic because every culture has its own set of values and priorities.
That’s an interesting point. I’ve been working on analyzing how different cultures approach AI ethics and how their guardrails reflect those differences. I think testing these limits can reveal a lot about the cultures themselves.