Course Outline

Introduction to Ethics in Autonomous Driving

  • Fundamental ethical principles in AI and automation for government
  • The role of ethics in transportation and mobility within the public sector
  • Public perception and trust in self-driving cars for government use

Decision-Making in Autonomous Vehicles

  • AI and moral dilemmas: The trolley problem in self-driving cars for government applications
  • Who decides? The role of manufacturers, regulators, and users in public sector contexts
  • Human vs machine decision-making: Ethical considerations for government use

Legal Frameworks for Autonomous Vehicles

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

Liability and Accountability

  • Determining responsibility in autonomous vehicle accidents within government fleets
  • Manufacturer vs user liability for government-owned self-driving vehicles
  • Insurance challenges for self-driving cars used by government agencies

Privacy and Data Protection in Autonomous Mobility

  • Data collection and privacy concerns specific to government applications
  • Compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and other regulations for government data management
  • Cybersecurity risks in autonomous driving systems used by government entities

Balancing Innovation and Regulation

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

Case Studies and Real-World Applications

  • Analysis of notable self-driving car incidents and legal outcomes affecting government operations
  • Ethical debates on life-and-death decisions in AV technology for government use
  • Lessons learned from regulatory challenges and failures in the public sector

Future Trends and Policy Recommendations

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

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • Foundational knowledge of legal systems and ethical principles
  • Interest in the technological advancements of autonomous vehicles and their broader societal implications

Audience

  • Policy makers responsible for crafting regulations for government use of autonomous vehicles
  • Legal professionals with expertise in transportation and technology law for government applications
  • Ethicists focused on the analysis of AI and machine decision-making in mobility for government initiatives
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