Module 1: Ethical theories for AI decisions

Module 1: Ethical theories for AI decisions#

AINS6005 — AI Ethics, Law & Policy

Essential Question#

Which ethical lenses reveal different AI risks?

Scenario#

an AI governance board reviewing a proposed high-impact AI deployment

Stakeholders: governance chair, legal counsel, affected-user advocate, product owner, and compliance officer

Core Moves#

  • Define the decision boundary

  • Compare baseline and alternative

  • Interpret evidence and assumptions

  • Identify failure modes

  • Recommend next action

Lab & Assignment#

Analyze a case with consequentialist, deontological, and justice frames.

Artifact: responsible AI review memo with risk register, policy analysis, and redress plan focused on ethical theories for ai decisions: Analyze a case with consequentialist, deontological, and justice frames.