Debating Ethics of Robotics

Debating Ethics in Robotics

This activity is designed to encourage discussion and debate around the implications of AI based systems.

The introduction of artifical intelligence in the home and workplace, as with any new technology, has both positives and negatives. Unfortunately, news media outlets tend to focus on the more negative aspects, creating a skewed narrative.

Video: The Ethics of Robotics

Debating Topics:

Below are some example fake news headlines designed to encourage debate


A link to a screen-reader friendly version is available below
A link to a screen-reader friendly version is available below
A link to a screen-reader friendly version is available below

If you are using a screen reader, we provide a .pptx version of the fake news headlines here.

Share your Views with us:

We would love to hear your viewpoints for the above topics. We wish to show all sides of the debate and look forward to hearing from you all.

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