Singular creatures: robots, rights, and the politics of posthumanism.

Mark Kingwell's book, "Singular creatures: robots, rights, and the politics of posthumanism," explores the moral and political implications of advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. Kingwell argues that the development of Generalized AIs with autonomy (GAIAs) raises questions about their metaphysical, legal, and ethical status. He also suggests that future artificial minds may challenge traditional notions of sentience and intelligence, providing an opportunity to expand theories of justice beyond the human category. While the book offers a broad range of arguments and draws on various disciplines, it is acknowledged as speculative and brief. However, it is noted that the discussion of post-human futures should consider issues of exclusion and the potential replication of dominant visions of the human. The book concludes by critiquing the technological determinism prevalent in AI discourse and highlighting the need to expand the boundaries of justice beyond the distribution of goods. Overall, the book provides a thought-provoking exploration of the politics of post-humanism. [Extracted from the article]