Exploring the Ethical Challenges of Autonomous Systems in Computer Science Beyond AI

1. Introduction 1.1 Background and Motivation 1.2 Scope of the Study 1.3 Research Questions 1.4 Structure of the Paper 2. Overview of Autonomous Systems 2.1 Definition and Characteristics 2.2 Historical Development 2.3 Types of Autonomous Systems 3. Ethical Frameworks in Technology 3.1 Overview of Ethical Theories 3.2 Technology-Specific Ethical Frameworks 3.3 Limitations of Current Frameworks 4. Autonomy Beyond Artificial Intelligence 4.1 Non-AI Autonomous Systems 4.2 Case Studies of Non-AI Systems 4.3 Impact on Society and Industry 5. Safety and Security Concerns 5.1 Risk Assessment and Management 5.2 Security Challenges in Autonomous Systems 5.3 Research on Safety Protocols 6. Privacy Issues 6.1 Data Collection Mechanisms 6.2 User Consent and Autonomy 6.3 Legal and Ethical Implications 7. Regulation and Governance 7.1 Current Regulatory Landscape 7.2 Policy Proposals for Governance 7.3 Stakeholder Roles and Responsibilities 8. Future Directions and Conclusion 8.1 Emerging Trends in Autonomy 8.2 Recommendations for Ethical Practices 8.3 Summary of Key Findings