Can Autonomous Vehicles Make the Right ‘Decision?’

The famous “Trolley Problem” might not really be the problem automated-vehicle ethics have to solve.

The impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on society is on the rise and many are beginning to question the “ethics” of these systems, leading companies to jump to action.

Microsoft's president met with Pope Francis to discuss industry ethics, Amazon is helping to fund federal research into “algorithm fairness,” and Salesforce has hired an “architect' for ethical AI practice and a “chief ethical and human use officer.”