One of the major, traditional distinctions in ethics is that between consequentialist and non-consequentialist theories. Explain this distinction and then apply it to the various ethical systems we have studied so far this semester, discussing how you would categorize them. Discuss some of the complications that might be involved in making clear and unambiguous classifications […]
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What do you see as the most important ethical issue raised by a specific application of artificial intelligence (e.g., self-driving vehicles, social bots, autonomous weapons)?
In Discussion Forum 6, post your response to the following discussion question. Make sure your initial post is substantive (200 to 300 words). You can use the three attachments as the sources. Consider the following questions: What do you see as the most important ethical issue raised by a specific application of artificial intelligence (e.g., […]
What ethical issues relate to the cybersecurity threat discussed in the case study?
What ethical issues relate to the cybersecurity threat discussed in the case study? How do you see the importance of applying a deontological or consequentialist approach to addressing cyber threats that transcend national boundaries not only now, but into the future? How might a pluralist approach to ethics be employed to further develop and implement […]
