Moral and ethical issues
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What is artificial intelligence?
• Intelligent machines that can perform tasks that typically require human intelligence • Systems that are designed to simulate human cognitive functions
Moral impacts of artificial intelligence for creators
• Accountability, privacy and job displacement • Must ensure that AI systems prioritise ethical values, uphold human rights and avoid bias
Moral impacts of artificial intelligence for users
• Personal data privacy, security and informed consent • Users must be provided with clear information about how their data will be used
Social impacts of artificial intelligence
• Digital divide: favouring individuals with more resources and access to technology • Changes in employment structure and loss of jobs • Incorrect healthcare diagnosis
Ethical impacts of artificial intelligence
• Inadvertently show bias if trained using biased data • Autonomous systems: what should the AI do in an unavoidable situation • Data privacy and consent
Cultural impacts of artificial intelligence
• Unintentional cultural biases or inaccurately represented languages • Authenticity and originality of AI-generated works
What is censorship?
• The control or suppression of information, ideas or content available online
Reasons for internet censorship
• Protecting national security • Restricting harmful content • Preserving cultural norms • Combating disinformation
Moral impacts of censorship
• Freedom of expression: basic human right • Protecting vulnerable communities from discrimination and harmful content
Social impacts of censorship
• Access to information: effect on society’s development • Digital divide: widening the gap in access to information and online resources • Balancing the regulation of harmful content and content with fostering social cohesion and diverse perspectives
Ethical impacts of censorship
• Censorship measures rely on invasive surveillance and monitoring of online activities • Balancing the need for content moderation and respecting personal privacy • Right to information
How is behaviour monitored?
• CCTV surveillance, tracking phone calls, GPS monitoring and email monitoring
Uses of behaviour monitoring
• Security and crime prevention • Public safety and deterrence • Investigative purposes
Moral impacts of behaviour monitoring
• Respect for privacy • Intent and justification of actions and implementation of the monitoring
Social impacts of behaviour monitoring
• Trust in institutions • Impact on vulnerable groups
Ethical impacts of behaviour monitoring
• Data security and protection • Transparency and accountability
How is personal information analysed?
• Data gathering, storage and analysis • Data mining • Machine learning • Artificial intelligence
Social impacts of personal information analysis
• Privacy: personal information is sensitive • Digital divide: using computers to manage health data
Moral impacts of personal information analysis
• Consent and autonomy • Equity: benefits derived from analysing personal information are divided equitably
Ethical impacts of personal information analysis
• Data security • Transparency and accountability
Cultural impacts of personal information analysis
• Representation: certain cultural groups may be underrepresented in data sets, leading to biased outcomes
What is piracy?
• The unauthorised use, distribution or reproduction of copyrighted material
Pros and cons of piracy
• Violation of intellectual property rights • Economic consequences • Promotion of knowledge sharing
What must be considered in UX design?
• Different languages to ensure the application can be used around the world • Bi-directional text to accommodate both types of reading directions • Different colours hold different meanings in different cultures