The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy)

The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics explores how these technologies impact society, focusing on responsible development, deployment, and use. It considers issues like ensuring AI aligns with human values, avoiding harm, fairness, privacy, and accountability. The goal is to create systems that benefit humanity while preventing harm or misuse. Philosophers, scientists, and policymakers debate questions about autonomy, decision-making, and moral responsibility, striving to develop guidelines for ethically sound AI development that respects human rights and social well-being.