Teaching Tomorrow’s Technology: Ethics
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Teaching Tomorrow’s Technology: Ethics, Bias and Digital Responsibility.
Professor Neil Gordon and Gillian Arnold (FBCS)
As technology permeates every aspect of our lives, understanding the ethical implications of computing has never been more crucial, especially for those teaching it to tomorrows developers and users. session, designed for UK GCSE and A-Level computing teachers, explores key ethical challenges in today’s digital landscape. Topics include AI bias and its impact on decision-making, the environmental footprint of inefficient code, and the ethical considerations surrounding self-driving cars. We will also delve into the controversial use of image scanners in law enforcement, examining cases of racial bias, and reflect on scandals like Horizon, exploring the lessons they offer for teaching responsible computing.