Professional Certificate in Self-Driving Car Ethics
Published on June 20, 2025
About this Podcast
HOST: Welcome to our podcast, today I'm thrilled to be joined by Dr. Sarah Peterson, an expert in autonomous vehicle ethics and the lead instructor for the Professional Certificate in Self-Driving Car Ethics. Sarah, thank you for joining us. GUEST: Thanks for having me, I'm excited to be here! HOST: Could you share a bit about your personal experiences and insights that led you to teach this course? GUEST: Of course! I've spent over a decade working in AI ethics, and self-driving cars present unique ethical dilemmas. It's crucial to equip professionals with the tools to navigate these issues. HOST: That's fascinating. What current industry trends are most relevant to this course? GUEST: There are two major trends: the growing adoption of self-driving cars and increased awareness of AI ethics. Companies are starting to prioritize ethical considerations in their AV development. HOST: Interesting. What challenges have you faced in teaching this subject, or that students might encounter while learning? GUEST: The biggest challenge is the rapidly evolving nature of the field. Keeping up with new advancements and ensuring students grasp complex ethical concepts can be difficult. HOST: That sounds challenging indeed. As a thought leader in this area, could you share your thoughts on the future of ethical self-driving car development? GUEST: I believe we'll see more collaboration between engineers, ethicists, policymakers, and legal professionals to create responsible, ethical self-driving cars. HOST: It's been a pleasure discussing this important topic with you, Dr. Peterson. Thank you for sharing your insights and for your work in shaping the future of self-driving car ethics. GUEST: Thank you for having me! It's been a great conversation.
