Perspectives on computing ethics

Autor: Michael Collins, Dympna O'Sullivan, William O'Mahony, Ioannis Stavrakakis, Anna Becevel, Damian Gordon, J.Paul Gibson, Brendan Tierney, Andrea Curley
Přispěvatelé: Technological University [Dublin] (TU), Méthodes et modèles pour les réseaux (METHODES-SAMOVAR), Services répartis, Architectures, MOdélisation, Validation, Administration des Réseaux (SAMOVAR), Institut Mines-Télécom [Paris] (IMT)-Télécom SudParis (TSP)-Institut Mines-Télécom [Paris] (IMT)-Télécom SudParis (TSP), Institut Polytechnique de Paris (IP Paris), Département Informatique (INF), Institut Mines-Télécom [Paris] (IMT)-Télécom SudParis (TSP), Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union, Erasmus+
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2022
Předmět:
Sociology and Political Science
Computer Networks and Communications
Information communication technology (ICT)
[SHS.INFO]Humanities and Social Sciences/Library and information sciences
Computer ethics
02 engineering and technology
0603 philosophy
ethics and religion
[INFO.INFO-CY]Computer Science [cs]/Computers and Society [cs.CY]
0202 electrical engineering
electronic engineering
information engineering
Stakeholder analysis
Social media
Computer Engineering
020203 distributed computing
4. Education
Communication
Ethical concerns in ICT
Stakeholder
06 humanities and the arts
Focus group
[SDV.ETH]Life Sciences [q-bio]/Ethics
Philosophy
Information and Communications Technology
Engineering ethics
060301 applied ethics
Social impact of ICT
Thematic analysis
Computing ethics
Computer technology
Zdroj: Journal of Information, Communication and Ethics in Society
Journal of Information, Communication and Ethics in Society, Emerald, 2022, 20 (1), pp.72-90. ⟨10.1108/jices-12-2020-0127⟩
Journal of Information, Communication and Ethics in Society, Emerald, In press, pp.1-19. ⟨10.1108/jices-12-2020-0127⟩
Journal of Information, Communication and Ethics in Society, 20(1), 72-90. Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.
Articles
ISSN: 1758-8871
1477-996X
DOI: 10.1108/jices-12-2020-0127⟩
Popis: Purpose Computing ethics represents a long established, yet rapidly evolving, discipline that grows in complexity and scope on a near-daily basis. Therefore, to help understand some of that scope it is essential to incorporate a range of perspectives, from a range of stakeholders, on current and emerging ethical challenges associated with computer technology. This study aims to achieve this by using, a three-pronged, stakeholder analysis of Computer Science academics, ICT industry professionals, and citizen groups was undertaken to explore what they consider to be crucial computing ethics concerns. The overlap between these stakeholder groups are explored, as well as whether their concerns are reflected in the existing literature. Design/methodology/approach Data collection was performed using focus groups, and the data was analysed using a thematic analysis. The data was also analysed to determine if there were overlaps between the literature and the stakeholders’ concerns and attitudes towards computing ethics. Findings The results of the focus group analysis show a mixture of overlapping concerns between the different groups, as well as some concerns that are unique to each of the specific groups. All groups stressed the importance of data as a key topic in computing ethics. This includes concerns around the accuracy, completeness and representativeness of data sets used to develop computing applications. Academics were concerned with the best ways to teach computing ethics to university students. Industry professionals believed that a lack of diversity in software teams resulted in important questions not being asked during design and development. Citizens discussed at length the negative and unexpected impacts of social media applications. These are all topics that have gained broad coverage in the literature. Social implications In recent years, the impact of ICT on society and the environment at large has grown tremendously. From this fast-paced growth, a myriad of ethical concerns have arisen. The analysis aims to shed light on what a diverse group of stakeholders consider the most important social impacts of technology and whether these concerns are reflected in the literature on computing ethics. The outcomes of this analysis will form the basis for new teaching content that will be developed in future to help illuminate and address these concerns. Originality/value The multi-stakeholder analysis provides individual and differing perspectives on the issues related to the rapidly evolving discipline of computing ethics.
Databáze: OpenAIRE
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