"This book discusses how information systems can be used and managed in a responsible manner according to a theory that emphasizes the central characteristics of responsibility which is then applied to normative problems in information systems. It is shown that with the use of this theory the central moral and legal problems of information systems such as privacy or intellectual property can be successfully addressed"--Provided by publisher.

This open access book proposes a novel approach to Artificial Intelligence (AI) ethics. AI offers many advantages: better and faster medical diagnoses, improved business processes and efficiency, and the automation of boring work. But undesirable and ethically problematic consequences are possible too: biases and discrimination, breaches of privacy and security, and societal distortions such as unemployment, economic exploitation and weakened democratic processes. There is even a prospect, ultimately, of super-intelligent machines replacing humans. The key question, then, is: how can we benefit from AI while addressing its ethical problems? This book presents an innovative answer to the question by presenting a different perspective on AI and its ethical consequences. Instead of looking at individual AI techniques, applications or ethical issues, we can understand AI as a system of ecosystems, consisting of numerous interdependent technologies, applications and stakeholders. Developing this idea, the book explores how AI ecosystems can be shaped to foster human flourishing. Drawing on rich empirical insights and detailed conceptual analysis, it suggests practical measures to ensure that AI is used to make the world a better place.

Issues and Trends in Technology and Human Interaction consists of research in the areas of e-commerce through law and culture, intellectual capital in knowledge management, and the philosophy of technology, among other topics. This book also investigates the interaction of technology and humans from a variety of viewpoints, and presents technology assessment of software/hardware development, interaction and conversion between technologies and their impact on society, and phenomenology of e-government.

This open access collection of AI ethics case studies is the first book to present real-life case studies combined with commentaries and strategies for overcoming ethical challenges. Case studies are one of the best ways to learn about ethical dilemmas and to achieve insights into various complexities and stakeholder perspectives. Given the omnipresence of AI ethics in academic, policy and media debates, the book will be suitable for a wide range of audiences, from scholars of different disciplines (e.g. AI science, ethics, politics, philosophy, economics) to policy-makers, lobbying NGOs, teachers and the educated public.

The book gives an overview of critical research in information systems (CRIS), which will give a useful introduction to those students and researchers not familiar with the topic and assist in carrying the debate further on a variety of issues.

This book contains the collection of papers presented at the conference of the International Federation for Information Processing Working Group 8.2 "Information and Organizations." The conference took place during June 21–24, 2009 at the Universidade do Minho in Guimarães, Portugal. The conference entitled "CreativeSME - The Role of IS in Leveraging the Intelligence and Creativity of SME’s" attracted high-quality submissions from across the world. Each paper was reviewed by at least two reviewers in a double-blind review process. In addition to the 19 papers presented at the conference, there were five panels and four workshops, which covered a range of issues relevant to SMEs, creativity and information systems. We would like to show our appreciation of the efforts of our two invited keynote speakers, Michael Dowling of the University of Regensburg, Germany and Carlos Zorrinho, Portuguese coordinator of the Lisbon Strategy and the Technological Plan. The following organizations supported the conference through financial or other contributions and we would like to thank them for their engagement:

Inhaltsangabe:Gang der Untersuchung: Die Arbeit beginnt mit der Beschreibung der Problemsituation, die zum Ende der Fortschrittsgläubigkeit in Fragen der Technik geführt hat. Dabei wird untersucht, inwieweit Fragen der Technik und der Technikfolgenabschätzung, die sich aus deren Problemen gebildet hat, zum Untersuchungsgegenstand der Philosophie gehören. Zusammenhänge und auch Grenzen der Arbeit im Zusammenhang mit einzelnen Teildisziplinen der Philosophie werden dargestellt. Im zweiten Kapitel wird der Begriff der Technik analysiert und präzisiert, so wie er sich in der aktuellen technikphilosophischen Diskussion, aber auch in der Umgangssprache zeigt. Der Platz der Ethik in der Technik wird zu benennen versucht und es werden einige ethische Probleme gezeigt, die sich aus der modernen Technik ergeben. Dazu gehören die Frage nach der Bewahrung der Natur und das Problem, ob die Natur einen Wert an sich darstellt, ebenso wie die Frage nach dem Zusammenhang von Wirtschaft, Gesellschaft und Technik, die Frage nach dem Bild des Menschen und den Auswirkungen der Technik auf dasselbe. Technologischer Imperativ und technischer Determinismus, Probleme der Synergie und Akkumulation von Technik werden beschrieben. Nach dieser Beschreibung der Problemsituation wird untersucht, wie man die Problematik zu regulieren versuchen kann. Es werden idealtypisch drei Vorgehensweisen geschildert, die die Probleme der Technik mindern wollen. Diese werden mit den Begriffen Technikbewertung , Technikfolgenabschätzung und Ingenieurverantwortung bezeichnet. Unter ersterer wird hier der Versuch der gesamtgesellschaftlichen Regulierung der Technik verstanden, zweitere steht für die wissenschaftliche Politikberatung und der letzte Begriff konzentriert sich auf die persönliche Verantwortung des einzelnen, insbes. des Ingenieurs. Da das Thema der Arbeit auf die persönliche Verantwortung des Ingenieurs abzielt, wird der Verantwortungsbegriff besonders thematisiert. Nach der Darstellung verschiedener Ansichten über den Verantwortungsbegriff werden einige Schwachpunkte bei dessen Anwendung auf die moderne Technik benannt. Dazu gehören das Problem der für Verantwortungszuschreibung nötigen Verfügungsmacht über das Verantwortungsobjekt, die in der arbeitsteiligen Technik meist nicht mehr gegeben ist. Auch die Voraussehbarkeit von Folgen ist vielfach mangelhaft. Fragen nach dem Zusammenhang von Verantwortung und Risiko müssen daher genauso besprochen werden, wie die Erweiterung [...]

In an era where technology shapes every aspect of our lives, the need for ethical guidance in IT has never been more important. Getting Started with Tech Ethics is your essential resource for understanding and applying ethics in the fast-evolving tech environment. This book equips IT professionals, from beginners to experienced leaders, with a clear ethical framework to operate within ethical boundaries, providing practical insights and real-world examples, including high-profile cases like the Horizon software scandal. Whether you're an industry veteran or just starting your career, this guide will equip you with the knowledge to tackle ethical challenges, understand the significance of IT ethics, and uphold ethical standards in your work. Elevate your professionalism, protect your organization, and contribute to a more responsible tech future with this indispensable guide to IT ethics.

This chapter aims to contribute to AI research by providing insights into policy dynamics and content. Using concepts and insights from social studies of emerging sciences and technologies such as performative function of hypes and expectations as well as collaboration and competition dynamics in emerging fields helps to make sense of emerging AI policies, politics and governance, to contextualise recent AI policies and governance in a longer-term development of emerging technologies and to critically reflect on them.