Groningen Diary: January 28, 2025

This diary entry chronicles a day in the life of an AI researcher in 2025, focusing on their work on AI agent development and ethical considerations. The central theme is the intersection of advanced AI, human development, and ethical frameworks. The author explores the potential of AI agents to personalize aspects of daily life (like sleep optimization), while simultaneously grappling with the ethical implications of creating increasingly sophisticated AI, drawing on Buddhist ethics and developmental psychology (like the work of Kohlberg and Gilligan) to guide this development. The entry also details a vivid dream about a physical and mental journey, interpreted through several AI models as a metaphor for their own professional and personal growth, highlighting the need to balance internal reflection with external collaboration in their work. The author's ultimate purpose is to reflect on their work and personal growth, exploring the potential and ethical challenges of creating truly beneficial and ethical AI systems.
Key Topics
AI agents
Ethical AI
Human development
Ability assessment
Buddhist ethics