Could We Forgive a Machine?

Still at the edge of real life considerations.  It is really still an exploration.  But even in the last era of AI, we looked at aspects of fault and liability.   We built some simple causal models to help management understand how this might look.  The lawyers and regulators will have to decide. 

Could we forgive a machine? Study explores forgiveness in the context of robotics and AI   by Ingrid Fadelli , Tech Xplore

As more robots make their way into society, it is important to consider the ethical and moral implications of having them complete tasks that can have a significant impact on people's lives. If robots and machines are to become widely used in situations where they could seriously affect human lives, for instance by driving cars or giving elderly people the medication they need on a daily basis, developers should first consider the associated implications.

With this in mind, Michael Nagenborg, a researcher at the University of Twente in the Netherlands, has recently carried out a study investigating what could happen if a robot or machine makes a terrible mistake that has detrimental consequences for its users. His paper, published in Springer Link's Technology, Anthropology, and Dimensions of Responsibility journal, specifically explores the question of whether humans would be able to forgive a robot if it does something wrong, from a philosophical standpoint. ...  "

More information: Michael Nagenborg. Can We Forgive a Robot?, Technology, Anthropology, and Dimensions of Responsibility (2020).   DOI.org/10.1007/978-3-476-04896-7_11