Process (computing)

Philosophy

Law and economics

Operating system

Computer science

Human enhancement

Environmental ethics

Political science

Epistemology

Emerging technologies

Sociology

Artificial intelligence

Philosophy of technology

Pessimism

Philosophy of science

Moral responsibility

Philosophy & Technology

In a landmark essay, Andreas Matthias claimed that current developments in autonomous, artificially intelligent (AI) systems are creating a so-called responsibility gap, which is allegedly ever-widening and stands to undermine both the moral and legal frameworks of our society. But how severe is the threat posed by emerging technologies? In fact, a great number of authors have indicated that the fear is thoroughly instilled. The most pessimistic are calling for a drastic scaling-back or complete moratorium on AI systems, while the optimists aim to show that the gap can be bridged nonetheless. Contrary to both camps, I argue against the prevailing assumption that there is a technology-based responsibility gap. I show how moral responsibility is a dynamic and flexible process, one that can effectively encompass emerging technological entities.

There Is No Techno-Responsibility Gap