6 – Moral Agency in Machines
This Is Technology Ethics
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The Moral Agency of Machines
This chapter explores the philosophical debates around whether machines can be considered moral agents, focusing on the distinction between automated actions and implicit agency. It discusses the implications of outsourcing moral decision-making to machines, particularly in life-and-death situations, and examines the potential ethical benefits and dangers of such developments. The speakers propose a collaborative model where humans and machines share responsibility, emphasizing the need for human oversight in ethical considerations.
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