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Abstract
Although previous research, standards, and policies have been established, there are critical gaps in specifically applying cybersecurity measures with ethical constraints compatible with the deployment of AVs. The typical standards and policies rely extensively on heavily regulated and instrumented procedures that may not be applicable in commercial development or fully adaptable to the full range of unknown consequences of accommodating human drivers. These practices need to be defined and systematized as forceful moral considerations in roaming systems that can operate in a myriad of circumstances and users. This research provides five ethical hazards that need to be avoided or otherwise mitigated by such measures and, where possible, possible constraints that can inhibit the realization of those safeguards.
Proliferation and deployment of autonomous vehicles (AVs) are significantly disrupting personal and public transportation systems. AVs offer a wealth of benefits, including increased road safety, mobility access for those who would otherwise be unable to drive, and smoother commutes. Inherent in realizing these benefits is trust by the public that the vehicles will operate safely and maintain their privacy and security during operation. By relying on numerous advanced technologies such as machine learning, sensors, and software platforms, AVs are succumbing to a host of new cybersecurity threats. In all AV operations, the safety, reliability, and security of the vehicle's operations and its passengers' sensitive user data, with and without the need for an engaged human driver, inherently rely on robust cybersecurity measures.
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