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The IEEE TechEthics resources library provides access to an extensive set of content covering a wide range of technology topics.

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Engineering Ethics: Biomedical Engineering

In this course the author discusses two codes of ethics that biomedical engineers can use as a reference when they confront ethical questions in professional situations. The author also provides a guided review of ethical decision-making using a case study in biomedical engineering. Several suggestions and additional references for improving ethical decision-making are offered.
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A Conversation About…Autonomous Transportation Systems

A set of experts give their thoughts on some of the key social implications of autonomous vehicles, including how ethics and policy discussions are integral to the ongoing development and deployment of this technology.
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A Conversation About…Mind/Brain Research and AI Development

In this video, a pair of experts discuss the potential synergies between brain research and artificial intelligence advancements.
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Engineering Ethics: Building a Strong Foundation

Engineers are trained to think analytically and base their technical decisions on relevant facts and research. Nonetheless, engineers will encounter many situations involving ethical questions during their careers. In this course the author discusses how people commonly understand the definition of ethics and reviews the IEEE Code of Ethics. The author also provides a guided review of ethical decision-making using two case studies.
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A Conversation with…Heather Knight

In this interview, Heather Knight discusses how storytelling allows for exploration of the potential of emerging applications in social robotics, including the thical implications that may arise.
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Engineering Ethics: Power Engineering

In this course the author discusses the IEEE Code of Ethics that engineers can use as a reference when they confront ethical questions in professional situations. The author also provides a guided review of ethical decision-making using a case study in power engineering. Several suggestions and additional references for improving ethical decision-making are offered.
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A Conversation with…Danielle Bassett

Danielle Bassett speaks on current neuroscience research, especially its promise for enhancing cognition and treating mental health disorders, its relation to artificial intelligence development, and relevant ethical considerations.
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Engineering Ethics: Software Engineering

In this course the author discusses two codes of ethics that software engineers can use as a reference when they confront ethical questions in professional situations. The author also provides a guided review of ethical decision-making using a case study in software engineering. Several suggestions and additional references for improving ethical decision-making are offered.
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A Conversation with…Rodney Brooks

Rodney Brooks talks about challenges in discussing the future of artificial intelligence—particularly in autonomous vehicles and care for the elderly—including focusing on societal and ethical impacts in the near term.
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