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This paper considers the ethical implications of applying three major ethical theories to the memory structure of an artificial companion that might have different embodiments such as a physical robot or a graphical character on a hand-held device. We start by proposing an ethical memory model and then make use of an action-centric framework to evaluate its ethical implications. The case that we discuss is that of digital artefacts that autonomously record and store user data, where this data are used as a resource for future interaction with users.
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Vargas, P.A., Fernaeus, Y., Lim, M.Y. et al. Advocating an ethical memory model for artificial companions from a human-centred perspective. AI & Soc 26, 329–337 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00146-010-0313-3
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