Exploring moral algorithm preferences in autonomous vehicle dilemmas: an empirical study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

This study delves into the ethical dimensions surrounding autonomous vehicles (AVs), with a specific focus on decision-making algorithms. Termed the "Trolley problem," an ethical quandary arises, necessitating the formulation of moral algorithms grounded in ethical principles. To address this issue, an online survey was conducted with 460 participants in China, comprising 237 females and 223 males, spanning ages 18 to 70.

Methods

Adapted from Joshua Greene's trolley dilemma survey, our study employed Yes/No options to probe participants' choices and Likert scales to gauge moral acceptance. The primary objective was to assess participants' inclinations toward four distinct algorithmic strategies-Utilitarianism, Rawlsianism, Egoism, and a Hybrid approach-in scenar

SUBMITTER: Sui T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10713701 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature