Perspective Chapter: Toward Effective Ethical AI -Educating AI Robots through Machine Ethics Theories

The advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robotics have profoundly transformed human productivity and daily life. The rapid rise of AI robots has contributed to the growth of humans, yet the lack of intelligence has sparked con- cerns about related ethical challenges. At present, there is no consensus within the academic community regarding the ethical design of AI robots. The primary aim of this chapter is to explore existing ethical problems and design issues in AI robots. This chapter analyzes the case of the AI robot Xiaoice and investigates the experiences of users when using AI robots. Preliminary results indicate that AI robots have inspired users’ understanding of daily life and education, equipping them with the necessary technical skills and significantly improving efficiency in handling mundane tasks. The chapter also examines the challenges and difficulties faced in the implementation of AI, such as algorithmic bias, privacy protection, distrust between humans and AI robots, and other common technological issues. A survey of 97 users revealed that they believe there are still many areas for improvement in the design of existing AI robots, providing insights for the future development and applications in this field.