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Ethical Issues in Neural Technologies

The first module in this IEEE Brain eLearning Module series covers Ethical Issues in Neural Technologies. This session will give a general introduction to ethical issues in neural engineering. These issues range from the abstract, such as different ethical theories and systems, to the concrete, including particular ethical issues that arise during neural engineering research and interdisciplinary techniques for managing these ethical issues.
Designing Without the -Isms: How Tech Inclusion Benefits Society

Designing Without the -Isms: How Tech Inclusion Benefits Society

Designing more ethical and accessible products and services is a key aspect of advancing technology for the benefit of humanity. This panel addresses how inclusivity in the tech development process is essential in meeting this goal.
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From Growth to Great

This course examines how the growth of Artificial Intelligence is aligned with responsible business practice, and describes the need for, and principles of, Agile Governance. It also reviews how ethical considerations tie into the ongoing manufacture, implementation and policy regarding AI/AS and communicates how standards for Ethical AI/AS can enhance growth.
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New Report Highlights Dangers of Hacked Factory Robots

Cybersecurity firm describes how malevolent hackers might compromise various kinds of industrial robots.
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Why Hardware Engineers Have to Think Like Cybercriminals, and Why Engineers Are Easy to Fool

Scott Borg, director of the U.S. Cyber Consequences Unit, says hardware design engineers hold the future of cybersecurity in their hands.
Why Digital Literacy Matters | IEEE TechEthics Public Forum

Why Digital Literacy Matters

The rapid advancement of digital tech requires new skills to help individuals successfully navigate this emerging landscape. This session addresses the need for -- and societal impact of -- global and comprehensive digital literacy.
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Human Emotion in Devices and Technology

The field of Affective Computing that encompasses the nature of how human’s emotions respond to devices and technology is a seminal issue to study in regards to the ethical implications of AI/AS. Where users may not understand that robots/AI are infused with affective sensors or technology, they could be manipulated or tricked in ways unintended by well-meaning manufacturers or designers. This course reviews the concept of affective computing, and examines its most relevant ethical issues and how to deal with them.
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Tech Policy: Helping Leverage Technology for a Better Tomorrow

Sound policies that can regulate and facilitate the use of emerging and mature technologies are a key part of tech development. This panel addresses why policy discussions are essential for leveraging technology for a better tomorrow.
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Introduction to Ethics of Blockchain Technology

This module provides an overview of approaches in normative ethics that can be used to evaluate blockchain technologies. Participants will be made familiar with consequentialism, deontology, virtue ethics and care ethics. Furthermore, a simple method for constructing an ethical case study is presented and explained.
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