AI Animal Communication: A Potential Source of Moral Revolution
摘要
Communication between humans and animals is improving due to advancements in Artificial Intelligence. Numerous potential positive and negative ethical implications are associated with such tools. This paper explores AI communication with animals as a potential catalyst for a moral revolution. How humans treat animals could be transformed through improved mutual communication. Two mechanisms that support this thesis have been identified. The first is the neutralization of epistemological limitations; we might treat animals better because we understand them better. The second is amplification of anthropomorphism; we might treat animals better because they appear more human-like. These two mechanisms could change the moral status of animals. Changes in moral norms regarding animals may be complex, as some animals might be included in the moral circle, others might receive stronger confirmation of their place within it, and some might gain higher status than before. This paper also discusses potential risks related to moral status regarding AI communication.