ATHENA Talks: Legal and Ethical Dilemmas of Autonomous Driving

Dear colleagues!

We are pleased to invite you to the next ATHENA Talk, which will address the legal and ethical dilemmas of autonomous driving. The talk will be presented by Kristjan Zahrastnik from the Faculty of Law at the University of Maribor.

Event Details:

• Title:The Legal and Ethical Dilemmas of Autonomous Driving
• Date and Time:Friday, 7th of June at 12:00 CET
• Platform:Zoom

Fully autonomous vehicles have the potential to revolutionize our world by increasing traffic efficiency and eliminating most traffic accidents. However, some traffic incidents will remain unavoidable due to technology errors or other failings. Additionally, external factors such as animals or pedestrians can negatively interfere with autonomous vehicles.

A key focus of the talk will be on how autonomous vehicles must make difficult ethical decisions when unavoidable harm is involved. For instance, in the event of a brake failure, an autonomous vehicle might choose to avoid harming a group of pedestrians at a crossroad, potentially resulting in serious injury to the driver and passengers.

This presentation will delve into these critical issues, examining the complex legal and ethical challenges that arise in situations where autonomous vehicles must make decisions about unavoidable harm.

Take advantage of this insightful discussion! Please mark your calendars and join us on Zoom.

Registration Link: https://forms.gle/arB5QtXHr1Frebj8A