Can AI Cause Harm? The Debate on AI's Capacity for Murder

Exploring the ethics of AI, this article delves into the question: can an autonomous machine be programmed to commit murder? As AI systems become more sophisticated, understanding their potential for causing harm becomes crucial. From responsible AI governance to guardrails for safe and secure AI use, this discussion is essential in our pursuit of trustworthy AI.

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McGregor, S. (2021) Preventing Repeated Real World AI Failures by Cataloging Incidents: The AI Incident Database. In Proceedings of the Thirty-Third Annual Conference on Innovative Applications of Artificial Intelligence (IAAI-21). Virtual Conference.

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