L'algoritmo del bene | Antonino Polimeni | TEDxReggio Calabria

Core Argument - The speaker argues that AI, like other general-purpose technologies (fire, electricity, internet), presents both opportunities and risks, but its decision-making capability makes it uniquely impactful [3][6][7][9][10] - The central concern is the potential loss of freedom of discernment and choice due to AI's decision-making processes, particularly regarding the data and values used to train AI systems [20] - The speaker highlights the cognitive bias of anthropomorphizing AI, leading to fears based on fictional portrayals rather than the real dangers of algorithmic bias and lack of transparency [13][14][15][17][18] Regulatory Landscape & Business Implications - The speaker contrasts the European approach to AI regulation, which prioritizes human rights and values ("human-centric"), with other regions that may be technologically ahead but lack such ethical frameworks [26][27] - A Cisco report indicates that 92% of 2800 global companies (non-European) are hesitant to adopt AI due to a lack of transparency, suggesting that regulations promoting transparency can foster trust and adoption [29] - The speaker uses the example of e-commerce return policies to illustrate how regulations, initially perceived as hindering business, can ultimately benefit both consumers and businesses by building trust and driving adoption [30][31][32] Call to Action - The speaker emphasizes that technology alone is insufficient; direction, intention, control, and responsibility are crucial to guide AI towards shared human values [33][34] - The speaker advocates for shared rules, written by humans, to guide the development and deployment of AI, ensuring that it serves humanity's best interests [34]