Robot Ethics and the Innovation Economy

Description

This book provides an authoritative resource on the topic of intelligent robots, artificial intelligence and the ethical implications of these revolutionary innovations. It examines the moral and ethical problems that arise in relation to the development, design and use of intelligent robots, which are capable of autonomous or semi-autonomous decision-making. These problems might relate, for example, to medical robots, driverless cars, intelligent military drones, pedagogical robots, police robots, legal robots and many others. The main question addressed in this book is how we can understand, explain and apply the concept of ethics in relation to intelligent robots and artificial intelligence. In each chapter, the author examines a different aspect of this question. The author also questions how we can ensure that intelligent robots are of service to humans and under what conditions intelligent robots could become more ethical than humans. The book employs an original approach to examining this cutting-edge research question, combining different research areas, and offers a wealth of practical relevance and real-world examples, illustrated through vivid case studies. With its jargon free approach and a dedicated chapter on relevant concepts at the end, this book is also accessible to readers without prior knowledge on intelligent robots and the Fourth Industrial Revolution. By providing a general account of this debate, and of the consequences of the innovations resulting from these trends, the book serves as an important contribution to the discussion and will find a natural readership among scholars and students of the innovation economy and those concerned with the ethical considerations arising in the wake of the Fourth Industrial Revolution Cover Half Title Series Information Title Page Copyright Page Table of Contents Figures Foreword 1 Intelligent Robots and Ethics The Key Ideas of the Chapter Introduction Robot Ethics AI and Ethics AI and Ethics Related to War Robots AI and Ethics Related to the Interaction Between People and Intelligent Robots Robots, Artificial Intelligence, Gene-Editing and Medical Ethics Conclusion Notes Bibiography 2 Robots and Ethics The Key Ideas of the Chapter Introduction Robots as Moral Agents What Is a Moral Agent? Under What Conditions Should Intelligent Robots Make Their Own moral Decisions? Can and Should Intelligent Robots Have Autonomous Responsibility regarding Their Decision-Making? Do Intelligent Autonomous Robots Have Rights? The Robot as the “Other” The Modern Turing Test Relational Capacity Social Inclusion and Exclusion Personal Characteristics Sex Robots Moral Intelligence Conclusion Notes Bibliography 3 AI and Robot Ethics The Key Ideas of this Chapter Introduction Part I Synthetic Ethics Description Analysis Theoretical Points Practical Utility Sub-conclusion Part II Reflective Robots Description Analysis Case Study 1 Case Study 2 Case Study 3 Case Study 4 Theoretical Points Practical Utility Sub-conclusion Conclusion Notes Bibliography 4 Robotization and Medical Ethics The Key Ideas in this Chapter Introduction The Issue for Discussion From Penicillin to “Nano-Swimmers” Ethical Dilemma Practical Reflections Biological Medical Techniques CRISPR – A Tool for Editing Genes Ethical Consequences of Using Medical-Genetic Tools Abuse of the Technology Restructuring of Genes Risk of Ethical Derailment Conclusion Practical Implications Theoretical Implications Practical Benefits Notes Bibliography Appendix 1 Chapter On Concepts Bibliography Appendix 2 Systemic Thinking Bibliography Index