Ethical Issues Relating to the Environmental Impact of Social Robots
This academic book chapter examines the ethical issues concerning the environmental impact of social robots. It argues that the environmental consequences of robotics depend on choices made today by policymakers, regulators, and developers. Therefore, these choices require normative analysis rather than being viewed as purely technical decisions.
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Who it governs
Researchers, policymakers, and developers interested in the ethical and environmental dimensions of social robotics should read this chapter.
What the document contains
The text discusses the need for normative analysis regarding the environmental impact of social robots and highlights that current choices made by policymakers, regulators, and developers carry long-term ethical consequences.
Specific regulatory frameworks, technical standards, enforcement mechanisms, and concrete definitions are not provided in this abstract.
- The environmental impact of robotics depends heavily on current choices and policy decisions.
- Choices regarding the development and deployment of social robots are ethical rather than purely technical.
- Decisions made today will have long-term consequences for current and future generations.
- Normative analysis is required to address the sustainability of robotic technologies.
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Accountability
0/5Clear responsibility for AI outcomes
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Fairness
0/5Non-discrimination and equitable treatment
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Human Dignity
1/5Respect for the inherent worth of persons
the decisions taken now by policy makers, regulators, developers, and others will impact the lives of current and future generations
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Human Oversight
0/5Humans remain in control of consequential decisions
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Privacy
0/5Protection of personal data and private life
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Transparency
0/5Openness about how AI systems work and are used
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Enforcement
0/5Consequences and compliance mechanisms with real force
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Impact Assessment
0/5Required assessment of an AI system's risks/impacts before or during use
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