Montreal seeks to be world leader in responsible artificial intelligence research

AI is everywhere, from the algorithms that help us read weather patterns or that filter news on our Facebook feeds, to autonomous weapon systems. A major ethical quandary most people will soon have to deal with involves self-driving cars. Cars are a classic example, Gupta explains. For instance, he asks, should car companies produce autonomous vehicles that are programed to maximize driver safety or pedestrian safety? "What if you're in the car and the pedestrian is your child?"