35.6 - Ethical and Social Considerations in Liability
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Practice Questions
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What is accountability in the context of autonomous systems?
💡 Hint: Think about who is responsible for a robot's decisions.
Why is transparency important in public safety?
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between knowledge and trust.
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Who is usually held accountable when an autonomous system causes harm?
💡 Hint: Consider who designs the systems.
True or False: Transparency about a robot's capabilities is not necessary for public safety.
💡 Hint: Think about how trust is built.
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Challenge Problems
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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.
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.
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