The document discusses computer ethics and some of the ethical issues that can arise from computer use. It outlines several unethical uses of computers such as embezzlement, privacy violations, hacking, and copyright infringement. It also discusses ethical issues like advocacy of hatred/violence, sharing objectionable content, and introducing biases into software. Potential problems from artificial intelligence like autonomous weapons and lack of empathy are mentioned. Environmental impacts and health issues from improper computer use and disposal are also covered.

3. It is not enough that you should understand about applied science
in order that your work may increase man’s blessings. Concern for
man himself and his fate must always form the chief interest of all
technical endeavors .
Albert Einstein

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Computer Ethics
 Ethics is the branch of philosophy concerned with
what’s right and what’s wrong.
 Computer ethics deals with moral dilemmas and the
ethical principles for computer professionals.

5.  Embezzlement- Computers are used for unlawfully transfer money
from bank.
 Privacy violation – Medical records , bank records
are accessible for unauthorised persons or organisations .
 Hacking –Gaining illegal access to computers creating and spreading
virus.
 Copyright violations-Accessing and disseminating copyrighted
contents like movies and music.
Using computers for unethical purpose

7.  Advocacy of hatred and violence- Promoting hatred in specific
communities , individuals or organisations and advocating violence
and terrorism using internet.
 Accessing and sharing objectional contents- Sharing information
related to national security ,pornography etc.
 Biased software- Introducing biases in software may affect decision
making.

9.  Weapon systems :‘Intelligent’ weapon systems that respond
autonomously to threats –real or perceived –may cause loss of life and
property due to mistaken decisions.
 Threats to privacy : Highly intelligent systems are used to spy on all
electronic conversation.
 Lack of empathy: The lack of empathy in computers may cause
feelings of alientation and devaluation.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND ETHICAL PROBLEMS
• Rise of sentient machines : Self aware machines are now quite possible
to create ,the debate about their desirability is relevant.

10.  Possible job loss due to computerisation .
 Environmental damage due to improper disposal of computers and its
parts.
 Issues regarding ownership of software.
 Health conditions like carpel tunnel syndrome (CTS) and computer
vision syndrome(CVS).
Problems arising out of use of computers for ethical
purpose

11. carpel tunnel syndrome (CTS)
Carpal tunnel syndrome is numbness, tingling ,weakness , and
other problems in your hand because of pressure on the median
nerve in your wrist.
Computer vision syndrome(CVS).
Computer Vision Syndrome, also referred to as Digital Eye
Strain, describes a group of eye and vision-related problems that
result from prolonged computer, tablet, e-reader and cell phone use.

15. D r. Ramon C. Barquin of the computer ethics institute formulated a set of ten
commandments for ethical computing .They are,
 Thou shalt not use a computer to harm other people .
 Thou shalt not interfere with other people’s computer work.
 Thou shalt not snoop around in other people’s computer files.
 Thou shalt not use a computer to steel.
The ten commandments of computer ethics

16.  Thou shalt not use a computer to bear false witness.
 Thou shalt not copy or use proprietary software for which you have not paid.
 Thou shalt not use other people’s computer without authorisation or proper
compensation.
 Thou shalt not appropriate other people’s intellectual output.
 Thou shalt think about the social consequences of the program you are writing
or the system you are designing.
 Thou shalt always use a computer in ways that insure consideration and
respect for your fellow humans.

17. Seven essential components of a personal code of computer ethics:
1. Honesty
2. Respect
3. Confidentiality
4. Professionalism
5. Responsibility
6. Communication
7. Obeying the law

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