Moral Machines

Moral Machines refer to systems or algorithms designed to make ethical decisions, particularly in contexts involving autonomous agents like self-driving cars or robots. These systems are programmed to evaluate scenarios and choose actions based on moral principles, often guided by ethical theories such as utilitarianism or deontological ethics. Key characteristics include their ability to analyze complex situations, weigh the consequences of actions, and incorporate human values into decision-making processes. Common use cases include autonomous vehicles determining how to act in accident scenarios and AI systems used in healthcare to allocate resources ethically.