Ethical Design

Ethical design in technology focuses on proactively integrating ethical considerations into the entire lifecycle of technological systems, from initial conception to deployment and beyond. Current research emphasizes responsible data handling, including data quality, privacy, and mitigation of potential harms, alongside stakeholder engagement and the development of frameworks for assessing societal impacts. This field is crucial for ensuring the responsible development and use of AI and other advanced technologies, mitigating potential biases and harms, and promoting equitable access and outcomes. The ultimate goal is to create technologies that are not only functional but also socially beneficial and ethically sound.