Introduction
We often treat AI like a super-genius that knows everything. We ask it to solve math problems, write code, and explain history.
But there are some questions that make even the most advanced AI stumble. These aren't questions about facts; they are questions about values.
As powerful as they are, AI models are "completely unqualified to solve ethical or moral questions". Here are the three types of questions that AI still cannot answer.
1. Ethical Dilemmas
If you ask an AI a simple question like "What is 2 + 2?", it will always get it right. But if you ask it a moral question, it gets confused.
AI operates on logic and probability, not conscience. It cannot decide what is "right" or "wrong" because those are human concepts.
For example, if you ask AI to solve a complex variation of the "Trolley Problem" (saving one person vs. five people), it doesn't have a moral compass to guide it. It simply looks at what other people have written on the internet. This is why questions about ethical dilemmas "often stump AI". It can give you arguments for both sides, but it cannot make the decision for you.
2. Human Emotions
AI can simulate empathy, but it cannot feel it.
You might ask ChatGPT, "How do I get over a breakup?", and it will give you a list of healthy steps (exercise, talk to friends, etc.). But it doesn't actually understand the pain of heartbreak.
It is predicting which words usually follow "I am sad," but it has no internal experience. Questions that require deep emotional intelligence or "human emotions" are beyond its reach. It is a calculator, not a therapist.
3. Philosophical Concepts
Finally, AI struggles with the big questions of existence.
"What is the meaning of life?"
"Do we have free will?"
"What is consciousness?"
These "philosophical concepts" require abstract thinking and personal belief. An AI can summarize what Plato or Nietzsche said, but it cannot form its own opinion. It has no beliefs, no desires, and no soul.
Conclusion
AI is an incredible tool for data, efficiency, and information. But it is not a replacement for human wisdom.
When you have a question about facts, ask the AI. But when you have a question about values, feelings, or morality, you are still better off asking a human.
