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5 – Technology and Responsibility Gaps

This Is Technology Ethics

CHAPTER

Navigating Responsibility Gaps in Autonomous Technologies

This chapter explores the intricate theme of responsibility in the realm of advanced technologies, particularly focusing on autonomous systems like self-driving cars. It highlights the ethical challenges of assigning accountability when these technologies operate independently of human control, illustrated through real-world incidents and moral dilemmas. The discussion addresses the implications of reliance on technology, questioning the future of human agency and the complexities inherent in transferring responsibility from humans to machines.

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