This open access book introduces the reader to the foundations of AI and ethics. It discusses
issues of trust responsibility liability privacy and risk. It focuses on the interaction
between people and the AI systems and Robotics they use. Designed to be accessible for a broad
audience reading this book does not require prerequisite technical legal or philosophical
expertise. Throughout the authors use examples to illustrate the issues at hand and conclude
the book with a discussion on the application areas of AI and Robotics in particular
autonomous vehicles automatic weapon systems and biased algorithms. A list of questions and
further readings is also included for students willing to explore the topic further.
