E-Seminar: Artificial Intelligence and Robotics: Ethical Issues

Description 

The growth and development of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics are transforming our lives at an unprecedented pace globally. These technologies are being integrated into everyday activities and reshaping industries. As AI and humanoid robots increasingly impact everyday life, understanding the ethical dimensions is vital for users, developers, policymakers and society. The ethics of AI and robotics address the ethical and societal implications of emerging technologies in human lives. This seminar explores the ethical implications of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics by engaging with key ethical issues and aspects, including privacy, autonomous systems, job displacement, algorithmic bias, surveillance issues, and the moral status of machines. The course will draw insights from ethics, law, philosophy, theology, neuroscience, computer science, engineering and technology, thereby equipping participants with critical thinking and ethical reasoning skills. Participants will gain practical insights for dealing with complex issues surrounding AI and robotics, promoting a future where emerging technologies benefit society as a whole.

Objectives

• Be familiar with major ethical theories and their application to AI and robotics.
• Explore the ethical concerns and implications of AI and robotics, including issues of bias, privacy, and accountability.
• Develop skills for ethical decision-making in the context of AI and robotics practical projects and reasoning.
• Encourage discussions on best practices for ethical AI development and the role of policymakers and industry leaders.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

Participants will be able to :

• Identify and explain key ethical theories relevant to AI and robotics.
• Gain knowledge of contemporary ethical issues and challenges faced in the AI and robotics fields.
• Understand existing regulations and guidelines governing AI and robotics ethics.

Competence

Participants will be able to :

• critically analyze the ethical implications of AI technologies in various contexts.
• demonstrate the ability to make informed ethical decisions regarding AI and robotics applications.
• effectively communicate ethical considerations and recommendations to diverse stakeholders.          

Steps

Step 1 : Foundations of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics 

Step 2: Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and Society

Step 3: Ethical Issues and Concerns in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics

Step 4: Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Ethics, and the Future