Practice Dual-Use Dilemma in Automation - 34.13 | 34. Ethical Considerations in the Use of Automation | Robotics and Automation - Vol 3
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Dual-Use Dilemma in Automation

34.13 - Dual-Use Dilemma in Automation

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Question 1 Easy

What does dual-use technology refer to?

💡 Hint: Think about applications in both civilian and military contexts.

Question 2 Easy

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

💡 Hint: Consider the impacts of surveillance and military applications.

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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.

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Challenge 1 Hard

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.

Challenge 2 Hard

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.

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