Ethical Considerations in the Development and Implementation of Artificial Intelligence for Autonomous Vehicles

Mugabo Kalisa G.

Faculty of Engineering Kampala International University Uganda

ABSTRACT

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in autonomous vehicles presents numerous opportunities for enhancing transportation efficiency and safety. However, it also raises critical ethical issues that must be addressed to ensure responsible development and deployment. This paper explores the ethical considerations in AI for autonomous vehicles, focusing on three primary ethical frameworks: utilitarianism, deontology, and virtue ethics. Each framework provides unique perspectives on how AI should be designed to make morally sound decisions, especially in life-and-death scenarios such as the Trolley Problem. Furthermore, the paper discusses the challenges of responsibility and accountability in AI systems and highlights regulatory and policy approaches to manage these ethical dilemmas. By examining these frameworks and challenges, the paper aims to contribute to the ongoing discourse on creating ethically sound AI systems for autonomous vehicles.

Keywords: Autonomous Vehicles, Artificial Intelligence, Ethics, Utilitarianism and Deontology

CITATION: Mugabo Kalisa G. Ethical Considerations in the Development and Implementation of Artificial Intelligence for Autonomous Vehicles. Research Output Journal of Biological and Applied Science. 2024 3(1):68-73