How to program autonomous vehicle (AV) crash algorithms: an Islamic ethical perspective

IF 1.6 Q2 ETHICS
Ezieddin Elmahjub, Junaid Qadir
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Abstract

Purpose Fully autonomous self-driving cars not only hold the potential for significant economic and environmental advantages but also introduce complex ethical dilemmas. One of the highly debated issues, known as the “trolley problems,” revolves around determining the appropriate actions for a self-driving car when faced with an unavoidable crash. Currently, the discourse on autonomous vehicle (AV) crash algorithms is primarily shaped by Western ethical traditions, resulting in a Eurocentric bias due to the dominant economic and political influence of the West. However, considering that AV technology will be deployed across diverse cultural and religious contexts, this paper aims to contribute to the discourse by providing an Islamic perspective on programming the response of AVs in the event of an imminent crash. Design/methodology/approach This study proposes a novel methodology based on the Islamic concept of maṣlaḥa for the normative assessment of ethical decisions related to AV programming. Findings Drawing upon the works of classic Islamic jurists, this study highlights two distinct normative visions within Islamic traditions (akin to deontology and consequentialism) concerning the preservation of human lives in the context of AVs. This study explores the shared and divergent elements between Islamic and Western ethical approaches proposed for AVs. Originality/value This pioneering work examines AV crash algorithms from an Islamic perspective, filling a void in the global ethical discourse. This work will also serve an important role to bridge the gap between the theoretical Islamic ethical principles and their practical application in the realm of AVs.
如何编程自动驾驶汽车(AV)碰撞算法:伊斯兰伦理视角
目的完全自动驾驶汽车不仅具有显著的经济和环境优势,而且会带来复杂的道德困境。其中一个备受争议的问题,被称为“电车问题”,围绕着确定自动驾驶汽车在面临不可避免的碰撞时的适当行动展开。目前,关于自动驾驶汽车(AV)碰撞算法的讨论主要受西方伦理传统的影响,由于西方的主导经济和政治影响,导致了以欧洲为中心的偏见。然而,考虑到AV技术将在不同的文化和宗教背景下部署,本文旨在通过提供一个伊斯兰视角来规划AV在即将发生崩溃时的反应,从而为讨论做出贡献。设计/方法论/方法论本研究提出了一种基于伊斯兰马概念的新方法论ṣlaḥa用于对与AV节目相关的道德决策进行规范性评估。发现借鉴经典伊斯兰法学家的著作,本研究强调了伊斯兰传统中关于在AVs背景下保护人类生命的两种不同的规范性愿景(类似于义务论和后果主义)。本研究探讨了为AV提出的伊斯兰和西方伦理方法之间的共同和分歧因素。Originality/value这项开创性的工作从伊斯兰的角度研究了AV崩溃算法,填补了全球伦理话语中的空白。这项工作还将发挥重要作用,弥合伊斯兰伦理理论原则与其在AVs领域的实际应用之间的差距。
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