6. Ethics and Policy

Societal Impact — Quiz

Test your understanding of societal impact with 5 practice questions.

Practice Questions

Question 1

Which economic theory posits that technological advancements, including AI, lead to short-term job displacement but ultimately create new jobs and industries, resulting in a net positive employment effect?

Question 2

The 'black box problem' in AI, where the internal workings and decision-making processes of complex algorithms are opaque, primarily contributes to which of the following societal concerns?

Question 3

When an AI system designed for predictive policing disproportionately identifies individuals from certain ethnic minority groups as high-risk, even when controlling for other crime-related factors, this is a clear example of:

Question 4

From a public policy standpoint, which approach is most effective in ensuring the equitable distribution of AI's benefits across diverse socioeconomic groups?

Question 5

The ethical framework that emphasizes maximizing overall societal well-being and minimizing harm when designing and deploying AI systems is known as: