Category: Code of Ethics

Is It Time for a Data Scientist Code of Ethics?

Artificial Intelligence, DeepNude, Greater Good, Non-Maleficence, Notability, Regulations, Rules, Statutory

Author: Jesse Freeman; Publisher: Medium; Publication Year: 2019. The following article discusses how artificial intelligence (AI) interfaces are progressing faster than society has been able to create rules to monitor them. This article outlines the…
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5 Growing Ethical Issues in Online Marketing You Need to be Aware of

Advertisements, Consumer Privacy, Copyright Infringement, Marketing, Online Marketing, Online Tracking, Personal Information, Search Engine, Security, Social Media

Author: Jerin Michael; Publisher: Growth Animals; Publication Year: 2021. The following article discusses how there are 5 main ethical issues to look for when it comes to online marketing. The first is consumer privacy. Using…
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What Ethical Approaches are Used by Scientists When Sharing Health Data? An Interview Study

Consequentialism, Data Collection, Data Usage, Deontological Approach, Human Health Research, Procedural Compliance

Author: Jennifer Johansson; Publisher: BMC Medical Ethics; Publication Year: 2022. The following article discusses how as data analytics transforms human health research, Johansson seeks out prominent researchers to gain insights into how they uphold ethical…
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Key Concepts for a Data Science Ethics Curriculum

Aggregation, Anonymity, Conduct, Consent, Curriculum, Data Accuracy, Data Misuse, Data Validity, Group Harm, Model Design, Model Misuse, Personal Harm, Privacy

Author: Jeffrey Saltz, Neil Dewar, Robert Heckman; Publisher: Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Digital Library; Publication Year: 2018. The following article features reviewed published codes of conduct and ethics in data science by the authors…
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Data Science Education Lacks a Much-Needed Focus on Ethics

Curriculum, Training

Author: Jeffrey C. Oliver, Torbet McNeil; Publisher: The Conversation; Publication Year: 2021. The following article discusses how undergrad training in data science was found to be subpar in training students in the proper use of…
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Data Science Jobs are Growing, but Not All Students are Given Ethics Trainings Before Starting Their Careers

Algorithm Misuse, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Communication, Curriculum Development, Data Management, Data Misuse, Problem Solving, Training

Author: Jeffrey C. Oliver, Torbet McNeil; Publisher: Insider; Publication Year: 2021. The following article discusses how the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics says job opportunities in data science will grow by 15% by 2029, and…
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10 Things Judges Should Know About AI

Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Duke University, Judicial System, Racial Injustice

Author: Jeff Ward; Publisher: Judicature; Publication Year: 2019. The following article features Professor Jeff Ward of Duke University who discusses how artificial intelligence (AI) is being used in courtrooms. Current AI tools are effective in…
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10 Data Science Ethics Questions

Bias Mitigation, Data Accuracy, Data Collection, Data Representation, Data Usage, Legal Rights, Project Scope

Author: Jeff Saltz; Publisher: Data Science Process Alliance; Publication Year: 2022. The following article provides 10 questions for a data science team to incorporate ethics into their projects. These questions address various aspects of ethics…
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The Social Dilemma

Bigotry, Democracy, Discrimination, Mental Health, Racism, Social Media

Author: Jeff Orlowski; Publisher: Netflix; Publication Year: 2020. The following documentary provides an accessible and easily empathizable narrative for many of the consequences of social media. These “dilemmas” can be thought of as a mental…
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