Ethical issues that revolve around computer/electrical engineers may seem subtle when glanced at. However, looking at these issues in a narrow scope there are inconsistencies where people may lose their lives because of our faults. I would like to analyze the issues caused by programming. To be specific, artificial intelligence is the core subject under programming that has a particular subcase that is affected. This subject is automation which includes, but not limited to, robotics and human machine interface. The specific topics can be interrelated when viewing it in a computer/electrical engineer’s perspective. They pose both good and bad situations for consumers which I will evaluate for each case. Keep in mind that automation is a …show more content…
This means that the public works such as roads, water/sewage, and electrical grid lines will not be maintained as well nor will new development occur. There is way to combat this problem by increasing taxes, but who would want to pay more taxes? Given that economy takes a hit when replacing human labor with robots, but what if we have a situation where robots co-exists with human workers? As an automotive technician, I would like to have a robot assist me when I extract an engine from a vehicle. The process of which I wouldn’t need the robots help is when I’m disconnecting the transmission from the engine, but I would need the robot to be ready once the engine mounts are removed and the engine is held stationary on a hydraulic lift. The robot would carefully operate the lift to remove the engine from the bay without myself having to do a dangerous job. The second issue that I’d like to express is when the robots are designed to have criminal thoughts which is clearly an ethical issue when they are designed to harm humans. Isaac Asimov proposed the three laws of robotics in 1942: 1. A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm. 2. A robot must obey the orders given to it by human beings, except where such orders would conflict with the First Law. 3. A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Law. “[These laws were] not mere suggestions or guidelines
2. Robots can complete tasks impossible, dangerous or hard for humans, especially in space missions. For example,
Robotics can be virtual and/or mechanical objects that we use in everyday activities. Even though robots have been around since 1960’s. In the healthcare field we have become more dependent upon them since the 1980 's. Robots have been used to assist people in varies everyday task in laboratories and operating rooms. Some examples their usage are intervention with giving medication, assisting kids with autism, transferring and lifting patients. Although robots have made some of the healthcare fields task easier there can be questions with such technology which can impact ethical policy and non-human touch.
In “Alone Together: The Robotic Movement,” Sherry Turkle explains some of the negative effects that robots are having on our lives. She also explains how they can have a negative effect on our daily lives without us even noticing. I am someone who knows a great deal about technology, however I had no idea that close human-robot interaction was happening at such an inappropriate level. There are many different examples Turkle uses in the article, however, I will only talk about two. I agree with Turkle not only that there are ethical problems with human-robot interaction but also that a lot of other forms of technology might be doing more harm than good.
The author's purpose of this essay is contemplating whether or not laws should be made protecting robots. Throughout the essay he uses evidence from scientists who have dones tests, and it shows how people act.
Jerry West’s article “Robots on Earth” talks about robots that, unlike books or movies, aid people simplifying their lives and health. As robots don’t need specific conditions; they are perfect for performing jobs that might be harmful to humans. Like the R2 humanoid at the International Space Station, which completes dangerous and mundane tasks for astronauts and frees their time. They also boost our health; they are working with scientists to create an exoskeleton for quadriplegic people. Robots aren’t evil, they’re useful machines that have so much to offer and make our lives safer.lives
This article begins by outlining the tragic death of an artificial intelligence robot, named Steve. Steve’s accidental death, by stairs, raises a lot of new questions surrounding robots, and their rights. In his article, Leetaru, discusses the range of questions that have sparked from not only Steve’s death, but the rise of advanced robot mechanics. While the Silicon Valley is busy grinding out new plans and models of robots, especially security robots, how can we establish what a mechanical robot is entitled to? Leetaru offers many different scenarios concerning robots against aggressors, in hopes to reveal that these rights be outlined with the rise in usage of this technology. The article speculates how in the future, when these robots
In Forbidden Planet, Robby the servant and bodyguard to Dr. Morbius and Altaria, considered to be one of tv’s “friendliest” robots was created to protect the two remaining survivors. The robot will not harm any human being which is apparent when the starship crew visits the two survivors house and Robby is nothing but hospitable clearly coinciding with Asimov’s law one of robots which states that “a robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a
The boundless potential of tomorrow's artificial intelligence is plighted by the hurdle of ethical conundrums. While robot weapons allow for countries to extirpate the security threats which produce the daily fear that dictates many lives, the use of these tools has to follow a legal precedent. What is the value of life? Further, what constitutes the characteristics of a target? Although, even after such a ruling the use of said weapons should be discouraged given the implications that such strikes will bring about.
Throughout its history, artificial intelligence has always been a topic with much controversy. Should human intelligence be mimicked? If so, are there ethical bounds on what computers should be programmed to do? These are a couple of question that surround the artificial intelligence controversy. This paper will discuss the pros and cons of artificial intelligence so that you will be able to make an educated decision on the issue.
Multiple entities would be involved directly or indirectly in decision making process of the automated weapon – the programmer who developed the machine software, the manufacturer responsible for the production of the weapon, or the commander responsible for appropriate implementation of the machine during the operation, and the machine itself – and it would unjustified to hold anyone but the latter accountable for any mistakes or accidents. Since the robot liable of committing the crime would not be punishable, no retributive justice could be provided to the victims. Thus, any weapons likely to cause irresponsible damage shall not be deployed to prevent any such issues of accountability to
Lately there have been more and more smart machines that have been taking over regular human tasks but as it grows the bigger picture is that robots will take over a lot of tasks now done by people. But, many people think that there are important ethical and moral issues that have to be dealt with this. Sooner or later there is going to be a robot that will interact in a humane manner but there are many questions to be asked like; how will they interact with us? Do we really want machines that are independent, self-directed, and has affect and emotion? I think we do, because they can provide many benefits. Obviously, as with all technologies, there are dangers as well. We need to ensure that people always
Another issue brought forward from the movie is whether they should be given the same rights as humans. The movie shows us that the robots have three laws that they live by, the first one being they must protect human from any harm. This first law has a few issues in being that sometimes humans do not need to be protected, for example people who have committed a crime, need to be punished, not protected. The second law tells the robot they are to obey every order given unless it violates the first law. Even if the order is unethical the robot must still obey it. The third law states the robot must protect the robot its self unless it would violate the first two laws. If they were given the same rights as humans would set them free from their laws. Robots cannot function as human because they lack the ability to have compassion or emotion. Robots do not have the ability to make ethical decisions.
Therefore, drones, which fit within the definition of a robot, are breaking Asimov’s first law because of their capability to injure human beings. Since Asimov’s laws are broken and they are some of the only laws in the world, this proves that we need to either create an FRC or start forming laws to govern robots in the coming years as they become more
This is a book of stories told by Susan Calvin of the history of robots and how they evolved. The robots were programmed with three unbreakable laws. First, a robot may not injure a human or purposely allow a human to come to harm. Second, a robot must obey the orders given to it by humans except when they would conflict with the first law. Finally, a robot must protect its own existence as long as it does not conflict with the first or second law. Even though the laws are in place problems still occurred when the laws conflict with each other or are taken to the extreme and put humans at risk. Because of this, humans should have been against robots and artificial intelligence from the beginning.
As we see in the short story “Robbie,” the robot causes Gloria emotional harm when he leaves. Some may not believe that causing emotional harm is what Asimov considered “harm” when constructing the Laws, but indeed Robbie did cause her harm. Asimov’s Three Laws of Robotics could also be seen as self-contradictory. In the story “Liar!” Dr. Susan Calvin develops a crush on a co-worker and asks Herbie to find out if her feelings are reciprocated. It turns out they aren’t but Herbie lies, reasoning that the truth might upset Calvin, and allow her to come to harm. Additionally, In “Reason” Cutie disobeys orders (which is against the Second Law) but mostly in order to uphold the First Law. In this short story, we can see that the Laws can almost contradict themselves in a way. Cutie keeps Powell and Donovan away from the controls during the electron storm (even though he was told to stop) because he believed that humans are inferior and that he could do the job better in order to protect their