Autonomous vehicles: a review of the ethical, social and economic implications of the AI revolution

What is it about?

Technology is progressing every day. Artificial intelligence and machine learning are at the forefront of technological advancement today. The manufacture and innovation of new machines have revolutionised our lives and resulted in a world where we are becoming increasingly dependent on artificial intelligence. From robotics to autonomous vehicles, countless technologies have and will continue to make the lives of individuals much easier. But with these advancements also comes something called ‘future shock’. That is the state of being unable to keep up with rapid social or technological change. As a result, the topic of artificial intelligence, and thus autonomous cars, is highly debated. There are ethical, legal, social and economic arguments surrounding the subject of autonomous vehicles. This paper discusses some of the arguments in order to communicate one of the current issues in the rising field of artificial intelligence. Technology might appear to be getting out of hand but it can be effectively used to transform lives and convenience. The article will be of interest to researchers, academics and the public in general. It will encourage further thinking.

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