Ethics and Legal Aspects of Autonomous Driving Training Course

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 for government and public use

Decision-Making in Autonomous Vehicles

• AI and moral dilemmas: The trolley problem in the context of self-driving cars
• Who decides? The role of manufacturers, regulators, and users in ethical decision-making
• Human versus machine decision-making: Ethical considerations for government applications

Legal Frameworks for Autonomous Vehicles

• Current global regulations and policies governing autonomous vehicles for government use
• Standards and compliance requirements for self-driving technology in public sector operations
• Differences in laws across regions (e.g., US, EU, China) and their implications for government agencies

Liability and Accountability

• Determining responsibility in autonomous vehicle accidents involving government fleets
• Manufacturer versus user liability in public sector contexts
• Insurance challenges specific to self-driving cars used by government entities

Privacy and Data Protection in Autonomous Mobility

• Data collection and privacy concerns for government-operated autonomous vehicles
• Compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and other regulations in public sector operations
• Cybersecurity risks in autonomous driving systems for government use

Balancing Innovation and Regulation

• Encouraging technological advancements while ensuring public safety in government applications
• Government incentives and restrictions on self-driving vehicles for public sector use
• The role of ethics committees and legal advisory boards in shaping policy for government agencies

Case Studies and Real-World Applications

• Analysis of notable self-driving car incidents and their legal outcomes for government entities
• Ethical debates on life-and-death decisions in autonomous vehicle technology used by government agencies
• Lessons learned from regulatory challenges and failures in the context of government operations

Future Trends and Policy Recommendations

• How legal systems are evolving to address autonomous vehicles for government use
• Ethical frameworks for the next generation of self-driving technology in public sector applications
• Developing policies for fair and safe autonomous transportation for government agencies

Summary and Next Steps