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Ethics in Human-Computer Interaction
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Accessibility
Ensuring equitable use of technology for people with disabilities. Example: Lack of audio descriptions in a video app for visually impaired users.
Sustainable Design
The responsibility to create technology that does not harm the environment. Example: Building a data center without considering energy efficiency.
Transparency in AI
The need for clarity in how AI systems make decisions. Example: A credit scoring AI that doesn't explain its decision to the user.
Privacy Concerns
Ethical issues regarding how user data is collected, stored, and used. Example: A health app sharing sensitive data without explicit consent.
Digital Divide
The gap between those who have ready access to computers and the internet, and those who do not. Example: Implementing online-only government services.
Emotional Manipulation
Technology designed to evoke specific emotions to achieve desired outcomes. Example: Games using dark patterns to encourage in-app purchases.
Bias in Algorithms
The risk of encoding prejudices in algorithmic decision-making. Example: A job-matching AI displaying preference for a certain gender.
Addictive Design
Designing technology that deliberately keeps users engaged in an addictive manner. Example: Social media platforms using infinite scrolling.
Workplace Surveillance
The ethical implications of monitoring employees' activities using digital technologies. Example: Using keyloggers to track employees' typing.
Technological Unemployment
The ethical impact of technology on job displacement. Example: Automation in factories leading to widespread layoffs.
Technostress
Stress or psychological impact caused by digital technologies. Example: Constant notifications leading to burnout.
Consent in Data Sharing
Ethical practices in sharing user data with third parties. Example: A navigation app selling location data without clear user consent.
Informed Consent
Obtaining permission from users after disclosing full implications of their participation. Example: A messaging app updating its terms of service without clear communication.
User Autonomy
The right of users to have control over their digital environment. Example: A website redesigning its layout to manipulate user behavior.
Inclusivity in Design
Incorporating a diverse range of perspectives and needs in design processes. Example: An app that does not cater to elderly users.
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