We’re all likely familiar with the general concepts behind ethics and technology—but what exactly are tech ethics? Even with constant controversies and conversations about social media’s role in society, Casey herself admits that there is no straightforward answer.
Take a look at Facebook, the planet’s most popular social media platform, through an ethical lens. “Before Facebook was Facebook,” Casey says, “it was built as a platform to rate girls. The idea that it would someday beWhile designing Facebook in his Harvard dorm room, Casey gives Mark Zuckerberg a pass for not considering the ethics behind. But as a tech business grows, so does its responsibility to engage in ethical speculation.
She also encourages tech designers and entrepreneurs to look past the bottom line. Financial health is absolutely a critical number but shouldn’t be the sole metric. “Make sure that revenue isn’t the only guiding metric,” says Casey. “When it comes to social media, decisions have been made based on how many eyeballs you can get on ads.”on its watchers as a way to boost ad revenue.
“There aren’t right and wrong answers. It often has to do with how people value things differently,” she continues. “One person will tell you that free speech is the most important value. Another will tell you that protecting people from hate speech or harassment is the most important value. Platforms are having to make decisions about this.”
Here's why ethics matter. In America, they don't. Power controls.
Weird how has become an apologist for Left Wing Fascism. Malcolm must be turning over in his grave to see his offspring oppose free speech and support McCarthyism-style blacklisting.
You're fucking kidding right..? I mean,, Dave Chappelle and Kat Williams are there,, and you're all working on a new Netflix special,, correct.. Because the people helping the communist chinese liquidate their problematic populations don't quality as 'ethical' bruh..
I would rather a religious fanatic set the ethics standard than some leftist billionaires from silicon valley. What qualifications do these people have?
lmao