18 Questions
What is the main focus of the UNI Global Union initiatives regarding AI?
Enhancing biodiversity and ecosystems
Which aspect of AI raises particular attention in the context of potential harm to society?
Autonomous weapons systems
What do the case studies in Chapter 3 of the report primarily highlight?
Ethical concerns related to elderly care
Which ethical issue is explored in the second case study mentioned?
Development of autonomous vehicles
What is a key concern raised by the deployment of robots for elderly care?
Changes in trust towards professionals
In what context are ethical issues linked to healthcare robots primarily discussed?
Surgery and diagnosis
What is a concern related to artificial intelligence and associated technologies?
Potential mass unemployment in the next two decades
What impact did robotics have on annual GDP growth and labor productivity for 17 countries between 1993 and 2007?
0.4 percentage points increase in GDP growth
What functions are unmanned vehicles and autonomous drones now able to perform?
Functions that do not require human intervention
How do economists generally view the impact of AI on economic growth?
Positive impact on economic growth
What is one of the challenges in quantifying the effect of robots, AI, and sensors on the workforce?
Early stages of the technology revolution
In which industry are healthcare robots already having an impact, according to the text?
Healthcare sector
What are some key ethical issues related to the military use of AI technologies?
Lethal autonomous weapons
What is the BS 8611 Guide focused on?
The ethical design and application of robots
What is a concern regarding the involvement of human judgement in military AI?
Potential violation of International Humanitarian Law
Which category of ethical hazards is recognized by the BS 8611 Guide?
Societal, application, commercial & financial, environmental
How do emerging standards address the impacts of robotics and AI?
By addressing the ethical, legal, and social impacts
In Chapter 5, what does the text mention about National and International policy initiatives?
They address National and International Strategies on AI
Explore the key ethical issues surrounding the military application of AI technologies, such as lethal autonomous weapons and drone technologies, and the implications for International Humanitarian Law. Delve into the debate on how increased use of AI may impact the threshold for engaging in warfare.
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