Automated decision making

Cards (7)

  • moral opportunities(1)
    Some system automation can save lives - self driving cars
  • moral risks(4)
    Using big data to make decisions that benefit companies rather than individuals
    Decisions could be based over information people can't control
    Computer system has no moral code
    Computer does not understand non-compliance in moral dilemma
  • Social opportunities(3)
    Stock trading mostly automated now
    Better outcomes for people - real time pricing
    Automated systems do not need input leaving people with free time
  • Social risks(3)
    Skill degradation and dependency
    Reduced situational awareness
    Over reliance on automation - automation bias
  • Ethical opportunities(1)
    Could be less biased than a person
  • Ethical risks(3)
    Dilemma on who to blame
    Does system discriminate in any way
    Potential for cyberattack consequences
  • Cultural opportunities(1)
    Anti - alcohol lock to use, requires driver to pass a breathing test