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Introduction to Ethics in Autonomous Driving

  • Core ethical principles in AI and automation.
  • The role of ethics in transportation and mobility.
  • Public perception and trust in self-driving cars.

Decision-Making in Autonomous Vehicles

  • AI and moral dilemmas: The trolley problem applied to self-driving cars.
  • Determining authority: The roles of manufacturers, regulators, and users.
  • Human versus machine decision-making: Ethical considerations.

Legal Frameworks for Autonomous Vehicles

  • Current global regulations and policies.
  • Standards and compliance requirements for self-driving technology.
  • Legislative differences across regions (e.g., US, EU, China).

Liability and Accountability

  • Determining responsibility in autonomous vehicle incidents.
  • Manufacturer versus user liability.
  • Insurance challenges for self-driving cars.

Privacy and Data Protection in Autonomous Mobility

  • Data collection and privacy concerns.
  • Compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and other regulations.
  • Cybersecurity risks in autonomous driving systems.

Balancing Innovation and Regulation

  • Encouraging technological advancements while ensuring public safety.
  • Government incentives and restrictions on self-driving vehicles.
  • The role of ethics committees and legal advisory boards.

Case Studies and Real-World Applications

  • Analysis of notable self-driving car incidents and legal outcomes.
  • Ethical debates regarding life-and-death decisions in AV technology.
  • Lessons learned from regulatory challenges and failures.

Future Trends and Policy Recommendations

  • How legal systems are evolving to address autonomous vehicles.
  • Ethical frameworks for the next generation of self-driving technology.
  • Developing policies for fair and safe autonomous transportation.

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • Fundamental understanding of legal systems and ethical principles.
  • Interest in autonomous vehicle technology and its societal impact.

Target Audience

  • Policymakers formulating regulations for autonomous vehicles.
  • Legal practitioners specializing in transportation and technology law.
  • Ethicists analysing AI and machine decision-making in mobility.
 14 Hours

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