Category: News Article
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Scientists Are Just as Confused About the Ethics of Big-Data Research as You
Author: Sarah Zhang; Publisher: Wired; Publication Year: 2016. The following article discusses how ethical boundaries for data researchers are still developing as data research is still an emerging field. Under the Common Rule in the…
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The Murky Ethics of Data Gathering in a Post-Cambridge Analytica World
Cambridge Analytica Scandal, Customer Information, European Union, GDPR, General Data Protection Regulation, Marketing, Personal InformationAuthor: Sarah Steimer; Publisher: American Marketing Association; Publication Year: 2018. The following article pertains to the ethical use of customers’ information in marketing campaigns. The article starts by explaining that Cambridge Analytica hired an individual…
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The Moral Dilemmas Behind Developing Self-Driving Vehicles
Author: Sarah Koa; Publisher: KrASIA; Publication Year: 2022. The following article discusses how the benefits of self-driving cars range from increased mobility to efficiency and convenience. These cars can also reduce crashes, lower carbon emissions,…
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How Racial Bias in Tech Has Developed the “New Jim Code”
Artificial Intelligence, Biased AI, Discriminatory Practices, Facial Recognition Systems, Human Bias, Machine Learning, Unethical AIAuthor: Sarah E. Bon, Nyasha Junior; Publisher: Hyperallergic; Publication Year: 2020. The following article explores the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning in artistic research and reconstructions. Specifically, the authors explore the hidden…
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WashU Experts: Facebook Controversy Raises Ethical Questions for Corporations
Consumer Data, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Ethical Dilemmas, Facebook, Values-Based Decision-MakingAuthor: Sara Savat; Publisher: The Source; Publication Year: 2021. The following article discusses the ethical dilemma that businesses are now faced with regarding the use of consumer data and tools that are built by companies…
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Netflix and Spotify Ask: Can Data Mining Make for Cute Ads?
Author: Sapna Maheshwari; Publisher: The New York Times; Publication Year: 2017. The following article takes a look at specific ads from Netflix and Spotify that poked fun at unusual behaviors from specific users on their…
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Ethics that Every Data Scientist Should Follow
Author: Sameer Balaganur; Publisher: Analytics India Magazine; Publication Year: 2020. The following article focuses on the ethical considerations for data scientists working with company clients. Data scientists must consult with clients before making any decision…