PRST5770R50: Computer-Based Decision Modeling - Reflection 1

Ethics

Shakitha Reed

Ethical considerations in development and application of artificial Intelligences, data management, or technology

When developing artificial intelligence, data management or technology application, ethical considerations are important. Ethical considerations do not only focus on morally bag or good things but also revolve around morally problematic issues that should be addressed. The application of data management, artificial intelligence and technology are accompanied by promises of numerous benefits. The designers and developers of this technology should ensure that the promises are achieved by promoting high level of productivity and efficiency (Stahl.B.C., 2021). The moral considerations should also ensure that the well-being of the people is promoted by allowing them to live better and promote human flourishing.

The developers of new technology system should ensure that they uphold privacy dignity and human rights in the application of the system The systems are profound to impose risks to privacy and dignity of user. They should be designed in a way that it protect the identity and personal information of the user (European Parliamentary Research Service, 2020). Users should be enlightened on ways to ensure their identity and privacy is protected when using these technology systems.

The application of new technology should ensure that it achieves equality in its benefits. It should not benefit one party over others such as the rich over the poor. They should ensure that they provide significant and diverse benefits to the entire society by facilitating greater productivity and efficiency at a lower cost (European Parliamentary Research Service, 2020). These technologies should have the ability to tackle numerous global issues such as conflicts, poverty and diseases among others so that the lives of countless people are improved.

Therefore, it is important for the developers of AI, data management and technology to ensure moral consideration. Moral consideration will help in ensuring that the developed technology system is effective in promoting the lives of people without discrimination or violation of human rights.

References

European Parliamentary Research Service. (2020). The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence: Issues and Initiatives. London: European Parliamentary Research Service.

Stahl.B.C. (2021). Ethical Issues of AI. Artificial Intelligence for a Better Future , 35-53.