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Chapter by Coeckelbergh and Funk: Data, Speed, and Know-How

Chapter on Ethical and Philosophical Issues in Human-Autonomous Systems Cooperation in Military Contexts by Mark Coeckelbergh and Michael Funk.

Data, Speed, and Know-How: Ethical and Philosophical Issues in Human-Autonomous Systems Cooperation in Military Contexts

in: Modelling and Simulation for Autonomous Systems. Third International Workshop, MESAS 2016, Rome, Italy, June 15-16, 2016, Revised Selected Papers

edited by Jan Hodicky, published by Springer

Abstract:

Human-Autonomous Systems Cooperation raises several ethical and philosophical issues that need to be addressed not only at the stage of implementation of the system but also preferably at the stage of development. This paper identifies and discusses some of these issues, with a specific focus on human-machine cooperation problems and chances, focusing usage of these systems in military contexts. It is argued that ethical, philosophical, and technical problems include (1) data security and monitoring/management, (2) agency, distancing and speed/time, and (3) cooperation, networks and knowledge. These issues need to be taken into account not only in the application but also in processes of research and development and legal regulation.

 

Comprehensive information by Springer: here.

 

 

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