Ethics of AI: Programming Virtue into Robots

This lecture delves into the classification of ethics, focusing on the ethics of technology and algorithms in AI systems. It explores the Three Laws of Robotics, the translation of moral principles into computer code, and the debate on which moral theory should guide AI programming. The instructor discusses the implementation of decision algorithms in different types of robots, emphasizing the importance of programming virtuous behavior. The lecture also covers the challenges of minimizing false positives and false negatives in prediction algorithms, as well as the ethical considerations in supervised learning for AI. Overall, the lecture provides insights into the ethical dilemmas faced in AI development and the potential solutions to ensure virtuous AI behavior.