Teaching Data Ethics: We’re Going to Ethics the Heck Out of This

Author: Tristan Henderson; Publisher: Association for Computing (ACM) Machinery Digital Library; Publication Year: 2019. The following paper outlines a new Data Ethics & Privacy module that was introduced to computer science students in 2018. The module aims to raise student awareness of current debates in computer science such as bias in artificial intelligence, algorithmic accountability, filter bubbles and data protection, and practical mechanisms for…

The Algorithmic Justice League

Author: Joy Buolamwini; Publisher: The Algorithmic Justice League; Publication Year: N/A. The following group is an organization that addresses the social implications and harms of artificial intelligence (AI) by raising public awareness about the impacts of AI and work with advocates and communities to mitigate AI bias and harms. They look at equitable and accountable AI, and are focused on human rights and harms caused by AI. Their values…

Doing The Right Thing With Data: Start Exploring Data Ethics Now

Author: Jochem Dogger; Publisher: Capgemini; Publication Year: 2020. The following article makes a point that often unethical use of data results from a lack of digital literacy or little awareness of the implications of digital technologies being used. The author makes a point that ethics and compliance are different things. While compliance simply means “adhering to a strict set of rules,” ethics means “doing what is…