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MCQs with answers on “The Ethical and Legal Implications of Artificial Intelligence”
1. Which of the following is a key ethical concern regarding artificial intelligence (AI)?
A) Increased production efficiency
B) Job displacement and unemployment
C) Enhanced decision-making
D) Improved global communication
Answer: B) Job displacement and unemployment
2. Which legal issue is most associated with AI systems in the context of data usage?
A) Data privacy and consent
B) Intellectual property theft
C) Tax evasion
D) International conflict
Answer: A) Data privacy and consent
3. What is the term used for the process of machines making decisions that impact human lives?
A) Machine learning
B) Autonomous decision-making
C) Cognitive computing
D) Deep learning
Answer: B) Autonomous decision-making
4. The ethical concept of “bias in AI” is primarily concerned with:
A) Machines replacing human labor
B) Machines displaying preferences based on data
C) Machines making decisions faster than humans
D) Machines being more intelligent than humans
Answer: B) Machines displaying preferences based on data
5. In the context of AI ethics, what does “accountability” refer to?
A) Who is responsible for AI’s actions
B) Ensuring AI is more efficient
C) Limiting the use of AI in public spaces
D) Increasing machine autonomy
Answer: A) Who is responsible for AI’s actions
6. Which of the following is a challenge in regulating AI technologies?
A) Lack of innovation
B) Rapid pace of technological advancement
C) High costs of AI systems
D) Lack of public interest
Answer: B) Rapid pace of technological advancement
7. Which of the following AI applications raises significant privacy concerns?
A) AI in healthcare
B) AI in self-driving cars
C) AI in financial trading
D) AI in facial recognition technology
Answer: D) AI in facial recognition technology
8. Which international body has begun discussing the ethical and legal implications of AI?
A) United Nations (UN)
B) World Trade Organization (WTO)
C) International Criminal Court (ICC)
D) World Health Organization (WHO)
Answer: A) United Nations (UN)
9. Who should be held responsible if an autonomous vehicle causes an accident?
A) The vehicle owner
B) The vehicle’s manufacturer
C) The software developer
D) It depends on the situation
Answer: D) It depends on the situation
10. Which of the following is an ethical concern about AI in healthcare?
A) Reduced healthcare costs
B) Privacy and data protection
C) Increased treatment efficacy
D) Enhanced doctor-patient relationships
Answer: B) Privacy and data protection
11. What is the legal term for the ability of AI to create original content such as art, music, or literature?
A) Artificial creativity
B) Copyright infringement
C) AI-generated intellectual property
D) Autonomous creativity
Answer: C) AI-generated intellectual property
12. What is the key ethical issue in the deployment of AI in military warfare?
A) AI’s ability to make ethical decisions
B) AI’s ability to conduct diplomacy
C) AI’s potential to lead to more human deaths
D) AI’s ability to predict future wars
Answer: C) AI’s potential to lead to more human deaths
13. Which of the following is a key legal challenge when it comes to AI in employment?
A) Unemployment due to automation
B) Discrimination based on AI-generated resumes
C) AI systems violating workers’ rights
D) Limited application of AI in hiring processes
Answer: A) Unemployment due to automation
14. AI systems that operate without human intervention are known as:
A) Artificial general intelligence
B) Narrow AI
C) Autonomous AI
D) Machine learning systems
Answer: C) Autonomous AI
15. The concept of “algorithmic transparency” refers to:
A) Keeping algorithms secret
B) The clear understanding of how AI algorithms make decisions
C) Increasing the complexity of algorithms
D) Making algorithms more secretive
Answer: B) The clear understanding of how AI algorithms make decisions
16. In the context of AI ethics, what does “human oversight” mean?
A) AI should be controlled by humans at all times
B) Humans should make final decisions in AI-driven processes
C) AI should be free of human control
D) AI should learn to operate without human input
Answer: B) Humans should make final decisions in AI-driven processes
17. The fear of AI surpassing human intelligence is commonly referred to as:
A) AI supremacy
B) Artificial general intelligence
C) Singularity
D) AI ethics
Answer: C) Singularity
18. Which of the following is a potential legal concern regarding AI in the workplace?
A) Job creation
B) AI-powered surveillance of employees
C) Reduction in productivity
D) Improving decision-making
Answer: B) AI-powered surveillance of employees
19. AI algorithms can sometimes exhibit biased behavior due to:
A) Faulty coding
B) Lack of data
C) Training on biased data
D) Inefficient hardware
Answer: C) Training on biased data
20. The use of AI in criminal justice systems raises concerns about:
A) Enhanced policing efficiency
B) Algorithmic bias and discrimination
C) Better management of prisons
D) Improved court systems
Answer: B) Algorithmic bias and discrimination
21. Which of the following is NOT a challenge for AI in healthcare?
A) Accuracy in diagnostics
B) Ethical concerns regarding AI autonomy
C) Reducing treatment costs
D) Personal data security
Answer: C) Reducing treatment costs
22. The term “ethical hacking” in the context of AI refers to:
A) Hacking AI systems for personal gain
B) Testing AI systems for vulnerabilities in a responsible manner
C) Using AI to create cyber-attacks
D) Hacking AI for profit
Answer: B) Testing AI systems for vulnerabilities in a responsible manner
23. Which of the following represents a legal concern about AI in the context of intellectual property?
A) AI cannot create original works
B) AI cannot be assigned copyright
C) AI ownership rights in creative works
D) AI cannot be patented
Answer: C) AI ownership rights in creative works
24. What is the term for an AI’s ability to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence?
A) Cognitive computing
B) Artificial general intelligence
C) Superintelligence
D) Narrow AI
Answer: B) Artificial general intelligence
25. Which of the following is an example of AI enhancing human decision-making?
A) AI-based predictive analytics for healthcare
B) AI that makes decisions without human input
C) AI that replaces human decision-making
D) AI that inhibits human decision-making
Answer: A) AI-based predictive analytics for healthcare
26. AI’s potential to enhance privacy rights is seen through:
A) AI replacing human workers
B) AI enabling better data protection and encryption
C) AI restricting access to data
D) AI providing false security
Answer: B) AI enabling better data protection and encryption
27. Which of the following statements about AI and employment is true?
A) AI will create more jobs than it eliminates
B) AI will lead to the complete automation of all jobs
C) AI will only impact manual labor jobs
D) AI may displace jobs but create new kinds of employment
Answer: D) AI may displace jobs but create new kinds of employment
28. What does “AI explainability” refer to?
A) The ease of programming AI
B) The transparency of AI’s decision-making process
C) The ability of AI to generate explanations
D) The complexity of AI systems
Answer: B) The transparency of AI’s decision-making process
29. Which of the following is a legal implication of using AI in decision-making processes?
A) Increased automation of human tasks
B) The difficulty of assigning accountability
C) Enhanced privacy protection
D) Improved technological innovation
Answer: B) The difficulty of assigning accountability
30. The ethical issue of “autonomy” in AI relates to:
A) Machines making decisions without human oversight
B) Humans controlling AI systems
C) Ethical hacking of AI systems
D) Limiting AI’s decision-making abilities
Answer: A) Machines making decisions without human oversight
