Inculcating Morality in Machines...Applying Machine Ethics in the Creation of Ethically Intelligent Robots: The Case Study of Xiaoice

Yue Xi, Samiullah Paracha, Ruoyu Sun

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Abstract

This paper examines current controversies in the ethical problems of AI robots and discusses how to build good ethics and trust in computational intelligence, through the lens of the philosophy of science. By analyzing the case study of Xiaoice, this paper highlights the ethical problems currently existing in AI robots. Machine ethics is introduced as a framework to address these issues and to examine the feasibility of imparting ethical dimensions to machines. The crux lies in integrating human values through applying machine ethics in creating ethically intelligent robots. This research suggests combining utilitarianism and deontology to create a pluralistic theoretical approach. Furthermore, this research will have policy implications, such as aiding the public and the policymakers in understanding the subject matter and designing policy instruments to facilitate its application.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2023 IEEE International Conference on Development and Learning, ICDL 2023
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages225-231
Number of pages7
ISBN (Electronic)9781665470759
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2023
Event2023 IEEE International Conference on Development and Learning, ICDL 2023 - Macau, China
Duration: 9 Nov 202311 Nov 2023

Publication series

Name2023 IEEE International Conference on Development and Learning, ICDL 2023

Conference

Conference2023 IEEE International Conference on Development and Learning, ICDL 2023
Country/TerritoryChina
CityMacau
Period9/11/2311/11/23

Keywords

  • AI Ethics and Trustworthiness
  • Ethical Robots
  • Human-values
  • Intelligent Agents

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