34. Ethical Considerations in the Use of Automation
The integration of automation and robotics into civil engineering has transformed efficiency and safety, but it also raises critical ethical issues. Key areas of concern include labor displacement, accountability, bias in algorithms, and environmental impact. A focus on ethical practices is essential for engineers to navigate these challenges responsibly.
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34.4.1Automation In Surveillance And Monitoring
This section discusses the use of automation technologies in monitoring...
What we have learnt
- Automation improves efficiency and safety but brings ethical challenges.
- Engineers have a responsibility to ethically manage labor displacement caused by automation.
- Bias in automation systems must be addressed to ensure fairness.
Key Concepts
- -- Engineering Ethics
- A field that examines the obligations of engineers to society and sets standards for their professional conduct.
- -- Algorithmic Bias
- The presence of systematic discrimination in algorithmic decision-making processes due to biased training data.
- -- ValueSensitive Design (VSD)
- An approach to technology design that takes human values into account in a principled and systematic way.
- -- HumanintheLoop Systems
- Systems designed to include human intervention in decision-making processes, ensuring accountability and ethical considerations.
- -- Ethical Risk Assessment Tools
- Frameworks that assist in evaluating the ethical implications of engineering design and implementation.
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