35.6. Ethical and Social Considerations in Liability

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is accountability in the context of autonomous systems?

   Hint

   Think about who is responsible for a robot's decisions.

2. 2.

   Why is transparency important in public safety?

   Hint

   Consider the relationship between knowledge and trust.

3. 3.

   Who is usually held accountable when an autonomous system causes harm?

   • The robot itself
   • The manufacturer
   • The programmer

   Hint

   Consider who designs the systems.

4. 4.

   True or False: Transparency about a robot's capabilities is not necessary for public safety.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about how trust is built.

5. 5.

   You are part of a project team working on a new autonomous construction robot. After deployment, it malfunctions and injures a worker. Analyze who might be held accountable and why.

   Hint

   Consider the decision-making process and the roles of each party involved.

6. 6.

   Propose an ethical framework for establishing accountability in autonomous systems, taking into account current technology and societal norms.

   Hint

   Think about how accountability should be structured across varied stakeholders.