Ethical governance is essential to building trust in robotics and artificial intelligence systems. (15th October 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Winfield, Alan F. T.; Jirotka, Marina
• Is Part Of: Philosophical transactions. Volume 376:Number 2133(2018)
• Publication Date: 2018-10-15
• Subjects: artificial intelligence ethics -- robot ethics -- governance -- standards -- responsible innovation -- trust; Physical sciences -- Periodicals; Engineering -- Periodicals; Mathematics -- Periodicals; 500
• DOI: 10.1098/rsta.2018.0085
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1364-503X

Abstract

Abstract : This paper explores the question of ethical governance for robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) systems. We outline a roadmap—which links a number of elements, including ethics, standards, regulation, responsible research and innovation, and public engagement—as a framework to guide ethical governance in robotics and AI. We argue that ethical governance is essential to building public trust in robotics and AI, and conclude by proposing five pillars of good ethical governance. This article is part of the theme issue 'Governing artificial intelligence: ethical, legal, and technical opportunities and challenges'.