Training a Potentially Harmful AI: The Case of 'Norman' at MIT

In a controversial move, researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have trained an AI named Norman using violent and gruesome images from Reddit. The AI was designed to mimic the personality traits of psychopaths. While the project aims to improve understanding of psychopathy, it raises concerns about responsible AI governance and safe and secure AI development.

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