The Moral Machine Experiment

The Moral Machine Experiment was an online survey designed to explore how people make ethical decisions in self-driving car scenarios. Participants chose between different outcomes, such as saving passengers versus pedestrians, often involving difficult trade-offs. The study aimed to understand cultural differences in moral judgments and help guide the development of autonomous vehicle algorithms that align with societal values. It highlighted the complexity of moral choices in technology and encouraged discussions on how autonomous systems should handle ethical dilemmas.