Ethics in AI

The Luddites are often portrayed as comical contrarians, on the wrong side of history.   In fact, they had real-life fears about how machinery would impact their textile jobs in 19th century England.   Today, artificial intelligence is driving similar fears about replacing humans.   Tech innovators, business leaders, and politicians will need a better understanding of the moral impact of AI. Especially as AI begins to drive cars, converse with customers, and influence life-and-death decisions on the battlefield.   But what exactly are the ethics of AI?  Connected Futures senior writer Kevin Delaney spoke with Colin Allen, who teaches the history and philosophy of science and medicine at Indiana University, Bloomington.   Among his many books, Dr. Allen was co-author of Moral Machines: Teaching Robots Right from Wrong.