Future of Information Ethics.pptx
- 1. The Future of Information Ethics John Blake AI art - John Blake
- 2. Privacy Data ownership Individuals should have control over their personal data and how it is used Government surveillance Collection methods could infringe upon individual freedoms and rights Privacy is a fundamental right that must be respected in the digital age through proper data governance and consent. Surveillance capitalism Commodification of user data for targeted advertising
- 3. Problem solving 1 Define the digital divide and censorship 2 Discuss how internet and technology can further divide people based on digital literacy, affordability and infrastructure availability 3 Talk about information censorship by governments and corporations 4 Explain how censorship impacts freedom of expression and access to information 5 Propose ways to increase digital inclusion and reduce censorship
- 4. Surveillance Government Surveillance Monitoring of citizens' communications and activities by government agencies without consent. Corporate Surveillance Collection of personal data by companies for marketing, profiling and other purposes without full transparency. Mass Surveillance Bulk collection of data on entire populations enabled by technology. Biometric Surveillance Use of facial recognition, DNA databases and other biometric data for identification and tracking. Online Tracking Monitoring of web browsing, purchases, locations and other digital activities often via cookies, pixels and other tools. Surveillance Ethics Debate around balancing privacy rights with purported security/business interests behind surveillance practices.
- 5. Algorithmic Bias Algorithmic bias occurs when algorithms perpetuate or amplify inequality. This can happen when the data used to train an algorithm reflects existing biases, or when the algorithm is designed in a way that leads to discriminatory outcomes. Common examples include: 1. facial recognition algorithms that are less accurate for people of colour, 2. predictive policing algorithms that over- police minority neighborhoods, and 3. hiring algorithms that disadvantage women.
- 6. Accountability Transparency of data collection Explainability of model decisions Auditability of systems Responsibility for harms
- 7. Intectual Property Copyright vs. open-source license usage Copyright 70% GNU GPL 20% MIT License 5% Apache License 3% BSD License 2% Open Source
- 8. Globalization • Cultural relativism The view that ethical and moral standards are culturally defined, and therefore no one culture's values are objectively true or superior to another culture's values. • Cross-border data flows The transfer of information across national borders, enabled by the internet and digital technologies. Raises issues of data privacy, security, and governance.
- 9. Augmentation Prosthetic hand A prosthetic hand that can restore motor function for an amputee. Smart contact lenses Contact lenses with embedded technology to monitor glucose levels for diabetics. Exoskeleton A wearable robotic exoskeleton that can enhance strength and endurance.
- 10. Some Challenges Ahead Today Privacy concerns with rise of social media and web tracking Near future Data security as more information goes digital in online databases This decade Questions of ethics around artificial intelligence and automated decision making