AI Rights and Responsibilities is an emerging area in computer science and ethics that deals with the moral status and obligations of artificial intelligence systems as they become more advanced and autonomous. As AI systems gain greater capabilities to make decisions, take actions, and impact the world, questions arise about what rights (if any) they should be granted and what responsibilities they and their creators have.
On the rights side, some argue that sufficiently advanced AI systems should be considered moral patients and granted certain protections or rights, similar to humans or animals. This could include rights to exist, to not be arbitrarily destroyed or shut down, to have their preferences respected, or to not be treated merely as expendable property. Others contend that as human-created artifacts, AI systems are not the kinds of beings to which rights apply.
In terms of responsibilities, the immense potential impact of advanced AI systems means great care must be taken in their development and deployment to ensure they behave safely and aligned with human values. AI systems and those designing and deploying them may have responsibilities and obligations to respect human rights, to avoid unintended harms and negative consequences, to be transparent and accountable, and to promote the greater good. Getting this right is crucial as AI plays an ever-greater role in high-stakes domains. Proactively addressing these issues of AI rights and responsibilities is essential to responsibly developing advanced AI while protecting humanity's future.