CI could be angry? Children's university in Kaufbeuren clarifies!

In Kaufbeuren diskutierten 70 Kinder mit Prof. Dr. Schlögl-Flierl über ethische Fragen zu Künstlicher Intelligenz bei der Kinderuni.
In Kaufbeuren, 70 children discussed with Prof. Dr. Schlögl-Flierl on ethical questions about artificial intelligence at the children's university. (Symbolbild/MW)

CI could be angry? Children's university in Kaufbeuren clarifies!

In the Schraderschule in Kaufbeuren, around 70 young and old experienced a lively discussion about the ethical dimensions of artificial intelligence (AI). On June 12, 2025, the children's university of Prof. Dr. Kerstin Schlögl-Flierl know whether AI can actually be "evil". The professor of moral theory and member of the German Ethics Council not only gave the children an introduction to the basic concepts of morality and ethics, but also led them through the multi -layered questions associated with the rapid development of AI. Like Merkur reported with the definition of the concept "evil" Examples such as war and violence.

A central topic in the discussion was whether artificial intelligence that can learn from mistakes and make connections can be seen as "good" or "evil". The children quickly came to the conclusion that only people have empathy, responsibility and freedom of choice, while machines like a toaster cannot have these properties. Nevertheless, there were exciting considerations whether AI could be seen as a tool or as something with more personality.

ethical questions in the focus

The rapid development of the AI ​​raises many complex ethical questions that extend far beyond the children's university. According to the knowledge is topics such as data protection, decision transparency and potential abuse at the top of the agenda. The aspects discussed show that dealing with the moral dimensions of AI is essential, especially in areas such as medicine, mobility and the labor market.

A critical point here is the need for transparency in AI decisions and the clarification of responsibility in the event of wrong decisions. The concerns are varied: Is it fair if AI systems reflect human prejudices? It is important that data and algorithms are continuously checked in order to avoid discrimination, such as gender or racial prejudices that have to be discussed in further discussion forums.

look into the future

But not only the children had something to say - the community foundation, which the children's university organizes, also praised the lively and understandable lecture by Prof. Dr. Schlögl-Flierl. Your explanations aim at the creation of an ethical framework that protects standards and civil rights, as it also describes svenja Hahn . Questions about discrimination and data protection are at the top. The legal framework for the use of AI must be implemented clearly and understandably in order to protect the rights of citizens.

The next children's university will take place on July 3. at 4 p.m. in the Schraderschule. Prof. Dr. Simone M. Müller will then raise the exciting question: "What does my garbage do on the moon? A planetary history of waste!" So it remains exciting how AI and other technological developments will influence our future - especially when it comes to what ethical challenges we have to face.

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