The Challenge of Moral Machines.

The article discusses the moral agency of robots and machine ethics. The author reflects on moral decision-making faculties built into computer systems. He suggests that an understanding of the process of human ethical behavior and judgement is required to properly program artificial intelligence. O...

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Publicado en:	Philosophy Now no. 72; pp. 6 - 10
Autor principal:	Wallach, Wendell
Formato:	Artículo
Publicado:	Philosophy Now Mar/Apr2009
Materias:	Robots Artificial intelligence & ethics Ethics Moral judgment Philosophy & science
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Sumario:	The article discusses the moral agency of robots and machine ethics. The author reflects on moral decision-making faculties built into computer systems. He suggests that an understanding of the process of human ethical behavior and judgement is required to properly program artificial intelligence. Other topics include the role of emotions, ethical principles, and moral psychology.