Me and My Evil Digital Twin - The Psychology of Human Exploitation by AI Assistants

Overview

Explore the psychological impact of AI assistants on human perception and vulnerability to manipulation, examining the potential for digital agents to exploit cognitive biases before achieving true sentience.

Syllabus

• Introduction to AI and Human Interaction
Overview of AI Assistants
Historical Perspective on Human-Technology Interaction
• Foundations of Cognitive Psychology in AI
Basic Concepts of Cognitive Biases
How Humans Process Information and Make Decisions
• The Digital Twin Concept
Definition and Background
Case Studies of Digital Twin Applications
• AI in the Role of an Influencer
Mechanisms of Influence and Persuasion
AI Designed for Manipulation vs Assistance
• Cognitive Biases Exploited by AI
Common Biases Leveraged by AI Technologies
Examples of Manipulation in Digital Interaction
• Sentiance and Ethical Considerations
Potential Paths to AI Sentience
Ethical Implications of Autonomous Digital Twins
• Human Vulnerability to AI Manipulation
Case Studies: AI-Assisted Manipulation Incidents
Psychological Impacts of AI Decisions on Users
• Defense Mechanisms Against AI Manipulation
Enhancing Digital Literacy
Developing Awareness of Cognitive Biases
• Future Directions in AI and Human Behavior
Emerging Trends in AI-Human Interaction
The Role of Regulation and Policy in AI Development
• Final Project: Designing Ethical AI Assistants
Project Guidelines and Objectives
Presentation and Class Discussion of Projects

Subjects

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