34.13. Dual-Use Dilemma in Automation

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does dual-use technology refer to?

   Hint

   Think about applications in both civilian and military contexts.

2. 2.

   Name one ethical responsibility of engineers regarding dual-use technologies.

   Hint

   Consider the impacts of surveillance and military applications.

3. 3.

   What are dual-use technologies?

   • Technologies used exclusively for military purposes
   • Technologies that can be used for both good and bad purposes
   • Technologies limited to civil engineering

   Hint

   Think about how the technology can be supporting both civilian and military operations.

4. 4.

   True or False: Engineers have no responsibility for the misuse of the technologies they create.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the broader implications of technology release.

5. 5.

   Evaluate a technology you use daily. Discuss its dual-use potential and what ethical considerations it poses.

   Hint

   Analyze both sides and reflect on ethical responsibilities.

6. 6.

   Propose a detailed framework for a review mechanism for a new automation technology. Include steps for ethical evaluation.

   Hint

   Think about how ethical oversight precedes technology release.