Computer Ethics

S ystem software , an operating system and the utility programs that come with it, such as those to compile (translate) programs into machine code and to load them for execution. System software controls a computer ’s internal functioning and peripherals such as monitors, printers, and storage devices. ( System software no date) ( Ethics and the Computing Professional, no date ) What is Computer Ethics? Computer ethics is the application of moral principles to the use of computers and the Internet . Here are five examples of ethical issues and how developers can address them Addictive Design Every developer yearns to create applications that people love to use -- that's just good UX design . The problem is that some teams craft apps that people love too much. There is an ethical concern about the role of digital platforms, such as social media. Algorithmic bias Existing biases can be amplified by...