Intelligence and autonomy are driving new developments in technology that require new policy approaches. As technologies like intelligent robots, drones, and autonomous systems emerge, policymakers will need to address how to ensure safety and manage their responsible use. New technologies often start with specific applications but their capabilities can expand in unexpected ways over time, similarly requiring policies to evolve. Looking to the future, as systems gain more advanced intelligence and autonomy, policy will play an important role in developing frameworks to maximize the benefits of new technologies while minimizing risks.
8. Policy Policy is enacted to achieve a goal. Policy is the manner in which governmental, corporate, and public entities have decided to address – or not address – issues. Strictly speaking, policy is created by the executive and legislative bodies in the U.S.
11. Railway traffic control, TokyoS/W must meet FRA level 4 specifications Traffic light control, San Francisco Airbus 350 cockpitS/W must meet DO-178B level A specifications
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24. Some interesting links There goes a spleen (Raven surgical robot):http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPk90YCpqFg Flying without a tail (at about 4:30 into the video): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aObBHXsc_iw&feature=related A TED talk by David Hansen (amazingly real-looking robot faces): http://www.ted.com/talks/david_hanson_robots_that_relate_to_you.html