Course Outline

Introduction to Ethics in Autonomous Driving

  • Fundamental 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 in self-driving cars
  • Who decides? The role of manufacturers, regulators, and users
  • Human vs machine decision-making: Ethical considerations

Legal Frameworks for Autonomous Vehicles

  • Current global regulations and policies
  • Standards and compliance requirements for self-driving technology
  • Differences in laws across regions (eg, US, EU, China)

Liability and Accountability

  • Determining responsibility in autonomous vehicle accidents
  • Manufacturer vs 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 on 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

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

Audience

  • Policy makers shaping regulations for autonomous vehicles
  • Legal professionals specializing in transportation and technology law
  • Ethicists analyzing AI and machine decision-making in mobility
 14 Hours

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