Objective
Understand the ethical dilemmas AI systems face, like self-driving cars, when making decisions that affect human life and well-being. Analyze and critically assess both personal and societal opinions on such decisions.
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Assignment Instructions
Introduction: Start by writing a brief 1-page overview of the ethical challenges posed by AI systems having to make decisions that involve human life and limb.
Visit the following websites:
- First read:
- Then, engage with the scenarios presented, making your personal choices in this website:
Analysis:
- Personal Reflection: Describe the reasoning behind your choices during the interaction. Were there specific values or principles that guided your decisions?
- Comparative Analysis: Compare your choices with the average choices made by all other participants. Were there significant differences? What might account for these differences?
- Machine Decision-Making: Reflect on how you perceive machine intelligence making these choices. Would you trust an AI system’s decision in such scenarios? Why, or why not?
Conclusion: Address the main question: How should we go about making transparent and socially acceptable decisions in AI systems when faced with ethical dilemmas? Consider:
- The role of public opinion in shaping these decisions
- The potential for biases in public opinion and how they might be addressed
- The involvement of regulatory bodies and other stakeholders
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