Robot Ethics and the Innovation Economy (Routledge Studies in the Economics of Innovation)

"This book provides an authoritative resource on the topic of intelligent robots, artificial intelligence and the ethical implications of these revolutionary innovations. It examines the moral and ethical problems that arise in relation to the development, design and use of intelligent robots, which are capable of autonomous or semi-autonomous decision-making. These problems might relate, for example, to medical robots, driverless cars, intelligent military drones, pedagogical robots, police robots, legal robots and many others. The main question addressed in this book is how we can understand, explain and apply the concept of ethics in relation to intelligent robots and artificial intelligence. In each chapter, the author examines a different aspect of this question. The author also questions how we can ensure that intelligent robots are of service to humans and under what conditions intelligent robots could become more ethical than humans. The book employs an original approach to examining this cutting-edge research question, combining different research areas, and offers a wealth of practical relevance and real-world examples, illustrated through vivid case studies. With its jargon free approach and a dedicated chapter on relevant concepts at the end, this book is also accessible to readers without prior knowledge on intelligent robots and the Fourth Industrial Revolution. By providing a general account of this debate, and of the consequences of the innovations resulting from these trends, the book serves as an important contribution to the discussion and will find a natural readership among scholars and students of the innovation economy and those concerned with the ethical considerations arising in the wake of the fourth industrial revolution"-- Provided by publisher This book provides an authoritative resource on the topic of intelligent robots, artificial intelligence and the ethical implications of these revolutionary innovations. It examines the moral and ethical problems that arise in relation to the development, design and use of intelligent robots, which are capable of autonomous or semi-autonomous decision-making. These problems might relate, for example, to medical robots, driverless cars, intelligent military drones, pedagogical robots, police robots, legal robots and many others.The main question addressed in this book is how we can understand, explain and apply the concept of ethics in relation to intelligent robots and artificial intelligence. In each chapter, the author examines a different aspect of this question. The author also questions how we can ensure that intelligent robots are of service to humans and under what conditions intelligent robots could become more ethical than humans. The book employs an original approach to examining this cutting-edge research question, combining different research areas, and offers a wealth of practical relevance and real-world examples, illustrated through vivid case studies. With its jargon free approach and a dedicated chapter on relevant concepts at the end, this book is also accessible to readers without prior knowledge on intelligent robots and the Fourth Industrial Revolution.By providing a general account of this debate, and of the consequences of the innovations resulting from these trends, the book serves as an important contribution to the discussion and will find a natural readership among scholars and students of the innovation economy and those concerned with the ethical considerations arising in the wake of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Cover 1 Half Title 2 Series Information 3 Title Page 4 Copyright Page 5 Table of Contents 6 Figures 8 Foreword 9 1 Intelligent Robots and Ethics 10 The Key Ideas of the Chapter 10 Introduction 10 Robot Ethics 13 AI and Ethics 17 AI and Ethics Related to War Robots 21 AI and Ethics Related to the Interaction Between People and Intelligent Robots 24 Robots, Artificial Intelligence, Gene-Editing and Medical Ethics 26 Conclusion 30 Notes 32 Bibiography 32 2 Robots and Ethics 34 The Key Ideas of the Chapter 34 Introduction 34 Robots as Moral Agents 37 What Is a Moral Agent? 38 Under What Conditions Should Intelligent Robots Make Their Own moral Decisions? 39 Can and Should Intelligent Robots Have Autonomous Responsibility regarding Their Decision-Making? 40 Do Intelligent Autonomous Robots Have Rights? 43 The Robot as the “Other” 45 The Modern Turing Test 46 Relational Capacity 47 Social Inclusion and Exclusion 49 Personal Characteristics 51 Sex Robots 52 Moral Intelligence 53 Conclusion 55 Notes 56 Bibliography 57 3 AI and Robot Ethics 61 The Key Ideas of this Chapter 61 Introduction 61 Part I Synthetic Ethics 63 Description 64 Analysis 66 Theoretical Points 67 Practical Utility 68 Sub-conclusion 70 Part II Reflective Robots 71 Description 72 Analysis 73 Case Study 1 74 Case Study 2 74 Case Study 3 74 Case Study 4 74 Theoretical Points 75 Practical Utility 78 Sub-conclusion 81 Conclusion 82 Notes 84 Bibliography 84 4 Robotization and Medical Ethics 86 The Key Ideas in this Chapter 86 Introduction 86 The Issue for Discussion 89 From Penicillin to “Nano-Swimmers” 89 Ethical Dilemma 93 Practical Reflections 93 Biological Medical Techniques 93 CRISPR – A Tool for Editing Genes 95 Ethical Consequences of Using Medical-Genetic Tools 96 Abuse of the Technology 96 Restructuring of Genes 97 Risk of Ethical Derailment 98 Conclusion 102 Practical Implications 102 Theoretical Implications 103 Practical Benefits 103 Notes 103 Bibliography 104 Appendix 1 Chapter On Concepts 105 Bibliography 118 Appendix 2 Systemic Thinking 122 Bibliography 127 Index 129