The Ethics of AI: Autonomy and Responsibility

This lecture covers the ethical considerations related to artificial intelligence, focusing on autonomy and responsibility. It delves into the challenges of accountability in innovation processes, discussing legal and moral responsibilities. The instructor emphasizes the distinction between negative and positive responsibilities, as well as the concept of a 'responsibility gap'. The session also explores the delegation of tasks to machines and the implications for accountability. Furthermore, it addresses the importance of justifying one's conduct to an authority and the supervisory role of forums in passing judgment.