Robots and Ethics in the Digital Age

Explore the ethical implications of robotics in this 49-minute conference talk from ML Conference 2019. Delve into the philosophical discipline of robot ethics, examining how robots have integrated into various aspects of human life since the mid-20th century. Gain insights into the moral questions arising from robot construction and use across industries, including military, service, healthcare, and household applications. Discover the different fields of robotics ethics and their practical implications. Learn about various ethical systems, the evolution of robotics through three distinct eras, and the impact of robots on labor. Investigate feminist perspectives and bottom-up approaches in robot ethics. Conclude with a critical overview of robotics fields and their associated ethical challenges, followed by practical implications and a compelling plea for responsible development and use of robotic technologies.

Intro
Welcome
Ethics
Ethics as a discipline
Different types of ethical systems
Philosophical discipline of robots
The term robot
Universal robots
Three eras of robotics
Robots and labor
Ethical questions
Feminist questions
Ethics in robots
Bottomup approaches
Bless You 2
Robot Seal
Ikeup