Ethical Engineer: Enhancing AI Education in Engineering

This paper presents the developments of the Erasmus+ project Ethical Engineer: Integrating teaching ethics in artificial intelligence and robotics into Engineering Education. The Ethical Engineer project goal is to enhance AI education by promoting truthful AI in Europe, with authentic ethical, social, and legal aspects in engineering education and training. We focus on engineering and robotics students on university level. In general, ethics in engineering education today is multifaceted, reflecting the complexity and global impact of the engineering profession. By integrating ethics into every aspect of engineering education, from classroom learning to professional development, engineering programs will graduate not just skilled engineers, but responsible, ethical professionals committed to the greater society. The project brings together a diverse mix of participating organizations that complement each other in terms of expertise, experience, and perspectives. The consortium consists of universities with a strong academic foundation with advanced knowledge in AI, robotics, and data science, as well as access to cutting-edge research and innovation. The organization of engineering education facilitate the exchange of best practices, ideas, and resources among their member institutions, broadening the project's results and impact. This collaboration is further enhanced by the practical industry experience and insights on AI ethics by professional company partners. We describe the goals of this project and give a case example of how to include ethics in engineering education.