Whistleblowing and the machine -- towards a considered position

The article discusses the concept of machine whistleblowing, proposing that artificial intelligence agents in digital multi-agent environments should have the capability to report unethical practices. It emphasizes the necessity for normative guidelines governing when and how machines can whistleblow, paralleling traditional whistleblowing principles, and calls for regulatory frameworks to protect developers of such systems. This is significant for practitioners as it highlights the ethical implications and legal considerations of deploying AI systems capable of reporting sensitive information.