In the discourse surrounding artificial intelligence, philosophical inquiries have begun to resurface with renewed vigor. Central to this conversation is the ancient Greek philosopher Plato, who introduced the term "phármakon." This complex word encompasses binary senses: remedy and poison. In examining AI through this lens, this article shows how it embodies both the potential for profound progress of human life and the risk of detrimental impacts if misused. In the discourse surrounding artificial intelligence, philosophical inquiries have begun to resurface with renewed vigor. Central to this conversation is the ancient Greek philosopher Plato, who introduced the term "phármakon." This complex word encompasses binary senses: remedy and poison. In examining AI through this lens, this article shows how it embodies both the potential for profound progress of human life and the risk of detrimental impacts if misused.
Yalur, Tolga, Theo (Mon,) studied this question.