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ITECH7402 - Professional IT Culture - Report

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Professional IT Culture (ITECH 7402)

   

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Technology has always pointed towards the automation of machines, more so through virtual systems that will inherently replace the need for human participation. This paper, where a company in the automotive industry, is faced with a serious ethical dilemma in deploying an untested vehicle. In light of this outcome, this report analyses the case study from an ethical perspective. It includes - an ethical response based on the consequences, application of principles and relevant ACS codes of professional conduct.

ITECH7402 - Professional IT Culture - Report

   

Federation University Australia

   

Professional IT Culture (ITECH 7402)

   Added on 2020-03-02

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Running head: PROFESSIONAL IT CULTUREAssignment [Student Name Here][Institution’s Name Here] [Professor’s Name Here][Date Here]
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PROFESSIONAL IT CULTURE2Table of ContentsContent PageIntroduction........................................................................................3The ethical dilemma..........................................................................................3Ethical response based on the consequences.....................................................4Application of principles (Consultant duties)....................................................4Response of a caring person..............................................................................5Relevant ACS codes of professional conduct....................................................5Defence for the AI consultant............................................................................6Conclusion (summary).......................................................................7References............................................................................................8
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PROFESSIONAL IT CULTURE3IntroductionTechnology has always pointed towards the automation of machines, more so through virtualsystems that will inherently replace the need for human participation. Artificial intelligence isthe technological element that deals with this automation, where technology will generallybecome independent of mankind. Now, while this outcome is favourable for the efficiency ofdaily operation, it does raise many serious ethical concerns. For one, most operationsconducted today, irrespective of the field, require human judgement so as to protect people’ssafety. Furthermore, it takes special subliminal attributes to conduct daily activities such asempathy and self-awareness, concepts that are not possessed by programmable systems (theAIs)[ CITATION Bos11 \l 2057 ]. A similar problem is exhibited in this paper, where a companyin the automotive industry is faced with a serious ethical dilemma in deploying an untestedAI vehicle. In light of this outcome, this short report analyzes the case study from an ethicalperspective.The ethical dilemmaIn the case study, an electric car-making company is sited, where for the last few years hasbeen developing a self-driving car. This company has collected enough data to successfullysupport the deployment process. However, John, an AI consultant with the company feelsthat more tests are needed for AI systems to understand certain scenarios more so, thoserelated to accidents incidences. To him, the machine learning process requires time to perfectthe vehicles’ responses, especially when faced with life and death situations, an eventualitythat is most likely to occur with a vehicle on the road. These sentiments are opposed by thecompany as they risk losing the market to the competitors who as may have developed asimilar vehicle, having the same technology. Therefore, the company proposes that the extratests suggested by John should be conducted after the car is launched on the road. Therefore,John must decide on whether to sign off on the project and risk the lives of the users or stand
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