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This module explores the ethics of artificial intelligence in the context of autonomous technologies that involve the transfer of control and governance from human beings to robots and other intelligence systems. Normative and behavioural theories of ethics are used to explore the implications of artificial intelligence in the areas of liability associated with ownership of AI, agency and privacy, biases, malicious and harmful use of AI, and the rights of artificially intelligent beings.
After successfully completing the module, the students will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the legal and ethical liability arising from the ownership and control of AI.
- Identify the behavioural and psychological effects of the interaction between human beings and intelligent systems and appraise their morality from the viewpoint of agency and privacy.
- Understand how AI can enhance biases related to, for example, gender and suggest measures for eliminating such biases.
- Propose ways of preventing and controlling the malicious and harmful use of AI.
- Use concepts and theories of ethics to present credible arguments about the rights of artificially intelligent beings such as robots.
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
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This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.
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