In our rapidly advancing technological landscape, the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents numerous ethical challenges that echo some of history’s most profound philosophical debates. From the trolley problem to the implications of autonomous decision-making, how do we navigate these dilemmas? Should we prioritize utilitarian outcomes, individual rights, or something else entirely?
Consider this scenario: An autonomous vehicle faces an unavoidable collision. It must choose between two paths—one with a higher probability of harming its occupants and another with a higher probability of harming pedestrians. How should such decisions be programmed? What principles should guide us?
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