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The Ethics Gap in the Engineering of the Future : Moral Challenges for the Technology of Tomorrow.

Challenging readers to think about our moral compasses and the multifaceted impact of technology on our everyday lives, this collection is an insightful look into engineering ethics and the technology of tomorrow.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Stelios, Spyridon
Other Authors: Theologou, Kostas
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Leeds : Emerald Publishing Limited, 2024.
Subjects:
Engineering ethics.
Technology > Moral and ethical aspects.
Ingénieurs > Déontologie.
Technologie > Aspect moral.
Electronic books.
Table of Contents:
  • Cover
  • The Ethics Gap in the Engineering of the Future
  • The Ethics Gap in the Engineering of the Future: Moral Challenges for the Technology of Tomorrow
  • Copyright Page
  • Dedication
  • Contents
  • About the Editors
  • About the Contributors
  • Acknowledgments
  • Prolegomena: Mind the Gap! Now and for Ever
  • 1
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • 1. Who Should Obey Asimov's Laws of Robotics? A Question of Responsibility
  • Abstract
  • Introduction
  • Responsibility
  • Asimov's Laws of Robotics Directed at Humans
  • Application on a Hypothesised Real-Case Contemporary Situation
  • Application on Imagined Future Scenarios
  • Conclusions
  • References
  • 2. Criminal Justice in the Age of AI: Addressing Bias in Predictive Algorithms Used by Courts
  • Abstract
  • Introduction
  • Domains of Algorithmic Decision Systems
  • Recidivism Risk Assessment Instruments
  • ProPublica's Study COMPAS
  • Algorithmic Biases and Debiasing
  • The Problems With the COMPAS Algorithm
  • Conclusions and Further Studies
  • References
  • 3. Ethical Challenges in the New Era of Intelligent Manufacturing Systems
  • Abstract
  • The Advent of AI and Intelligent Manufacturing
  • Ethical Considerations in Machine Learning in Manufacturing
  • Examples
  • Key Ethical Challenges in ML-Integrated Manufacturing
  • The Imperative of Proactive Ethical Engagement
  • Transparency in ML Systems
  • The Imperative of Transparency
  • Challenges to Achieving Transparency
  • Strategies for Enhancing Transparency
  • Reliability of ML Systems
  • The Criticality of Reliable ML
  • Consequences of System Failures
  • Measures to Enhance System Reliability
  • Accountability for ML Failures
  • Navigating the Complexity of Accountability
  • Ethical Implications of AR/VR in Industrial Production
  • Examples
  • Data Privacy and Security in AR/VR Systems
  • The Challenge of Privacy in the AR/VR Landscape
  • Risks of Personal Data Misuse
  • Securing AR/VR Data
  • Psychological Impacts and Gamification in AR/VR
  • Understanding the Psychological Effects
  • Gamification: A Double-Edged Sword
  • Ethical Framework for AR/VR Technologies in Industry
  • Ethical Implications of Digital Twins in Manufacturing
  • Examples in Manufacturing
  • The Ethical Landscape of Digital Twins as Cyberphysical Systems
  • The Role of Digital Twins in Manufacturing
  • Ethical Challenges in Cyberphysical Integration
  • Digitization of Human Elements and Its Implications
  • The Concept of Digitizing Human Aspects
  • Potential Risks and Ethical Concerns
  • Ethical Framework for Digital Twin Technology
  • Ethical Dimensions of Human-Robot Collaboration in Manufacturing
  • Examples
  • Navigating the Coexistence of Humans and AI-Enabled Coworkers
  • The Rise of AI-Enabled Coworkers in Manufacturing
  • Transition to Collaborative Work Environments
  • Safeguarding Physical and Psychological Health in HRC
  • Ensuring Personnel Safety
  • Addressing Psychological Impacts
  • Socio-Economic Implications of HRC