#Ethical Principles

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The Epistemology of Algorithmic Bias Detection: A Multidisciplinary Exploration at the Intersection of Linguistics, Philosophy, and Artificial Intelligence

We live in an increasingly data-driven world, where algorithms permeate nearly every facet of our existence, from the mundane suggestions of online retailers and products to the critical decisions impacting healthcare and justice systems. Photo by Tara Winstead on Pexels.com These algorithms, while often presented as objective and impartial, are inherently products of human design and the data…

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Uber’s Greyball Program: How Data Misuse Undermined Fair Information Practices

Picture a world where your data is not used to enhance your user experience, but rather help companies evade regulations. Sounds concerning, right? But that is exactly what happened with Uber’s Grayball program. The company that revolutionized the way public transportation works today have often been a center of global regulatory conflicts. Governments from various different cities and countries opposed Uber’s service, attempting to restrict or prohibit its activities. In 2014, Uber responded by developing the Greyball program approved by Uber’s legal team. This invisible mechanism leveraged user information to escape authorities and law enforcement. By doing this, Uber violated several significant data ethical and privacy rules, which infuriated many people and led to legal investigations. We'll discuss how Uber's Greyball campaign violated several important Fair Information Principles in addition to undermining local laws. Let's examine Greyball's characteristics and operation in more detail before exploring the moral repercussions of Uber's activities.

What Was Uber’s Greyball Program? Uber's Greyball program was a hidden scheme the firm employed to find and evade authorities, law enforcement, and other people trying to enforce regional laws against its ride-hailing services. The concept was created to assist Uber in getting around legal restrictions in nations and localities where its activities were either prohibited or restricted. Uber used Greyball to prevent regulators from booking trips on the app. The program worked by manipulating the app’s interface to display fake ride options to suspected authorities. In some cases, it would also prevent the ride from being booked altogether or show a "ghost" car on the map to create the illusion of service availability without actually providing any rides. It used location data to detect users near government buildings or restricted areas and monitored high-frequency ride requests in these zones. Credit card information was also analyzed, flagging users whose payment details matched known regulators or authority figures. Additionally, app usage patterns such as the speed of ride bookings, frequency of app usage in restricted areas, and attempts to book rides in banned zones were tracked, helping Greyball identify suspicious users and prevent them from accessing Uber's service. When the public learned the truth, these tactics ultimately backfired, even though they might have protected Uber's drivers and increased earnings. Businesses like Uber face greater accountability for how they manage personal data as customers grow more conscious of their rights. This leads us to the ethical standards that Uber transgressed when it used Greyball, emphasizing how crucial openness and ethical data handling are to preserving trust among clients.

Data Ethics and Uber's Greyball: Where Did Uber Go Wrong? A set of guidelines known as "fair information practices" defines how an data-driven society may handle, store, manage, and move around information while preserving security, privacy, and fairness in an increasingly changing worldwide technological environment. Uber’s Greyball program violated several of these principles by using personal data to avoid regulators, bypassing ethical standards for accountability. Next, we'll explore how Greyball directly violated these principles and the ethical implications of such breaches.

Uber misused user-provided personal information, in abuse of several fundamental ethical data usage standards. Contrary to its initial goal of offering ride services, Uber collected data without user consent and utilized it anonymously to elude authorities in defiance of the Collection Limitation Principle. The data was altered to identify regulators, which distorted its accuracy and undermined users' expectations, in violation of the Data Quality Principle. By repurposing the data for legal evasion—a goal not revealed at the time of collection—the corporation also broke the Purpose Specification Principle. Additionally, Uber violated the Use Limitation Principle by using personal data for an unlawful and unethical purpose—to avoid regulatory enforcement—instead of the original purpose. By hiding the existence of the Greyball program and denying any responsibility for it, Uber broke both the Openness Principle and the Accountability Principle. There was a severe lack of transparency about the handling of users' data because they were unaware that it was being utilized in this manner. Furthermore, Uber demonstrated a lack of accountability by refusing to acknowledge the acts committed under Greyball. The public's faith in the business was further damaged by this failure to resolve the problem and be transparent.

Uber faced strong public criticism for its actions with the Greyball initiative, which was a clear violation of fundamental data ethics rules. The legal repercussions, however, were much less harsh than many had anticipated. Uber's evasions prompted investigations, including one by the U.S. Department of Justice, despite the ethical offenses. The company's use of Greyball to evade regulators was the main focus of the investigation. Surprisingly, though, not much legal action was taken, maybe as a result of Uber's calculated change of system after the New York Times revealed its tactics, along with the company's use of excuses such as driver security to justify its actions. This lack of strong legal obligation highlights the broader consequences of corporate data exploitation; when immoral conduct is covered up and later revealed, the company's liability is often delayed or diminished. It serves as a reminder that, despite the importance of data ethics and standards, they are nevertheless difficult to regularly and openly enforce.

Conclusion Uber's Greyball program brings up significant issues regarding data ethics and corporate responsibility. Is self-regulation sufficient, or should businesses be legally obligated to adopt moral standards like the Fair Information Principles? Many businesses make the claim that they follow their own codes of conduct, but as Uber has shown, they frequently find ways to get around the law to further their own agendas, even when they justify practices like ride cancellations under the pretext of "driver safety." Can we really be sure that our personal data is being treated ethically if there isn't a single, global standard that all businesses must adhere to? When will we be able to tell if our personal information is being utilized against our will? This poses the more important question - how can we safeguard our privacy in society when data is being exchanged and used for profit all the time? We must figure out how to hold businesses responsible and ensure that user rights are upheld in the digital sphere as technology continues to advance.

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Understanding Ethics and Diversity in Psychology

By: Jerome Fitts Hello Everyone, What is the relationship between ethics and diversity? Ethics and diversity share a common ground based on the moral compass of equality. There could not be a standard of ethics exemplified without diversified scenarios. As Ethic advocate and lecturer, Aly Colon wrote in November 2023 for Poynter publication; “give voice to the voiceless.” illustrates the…

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Understanding Ethics and Diversity in Psychology

By: Jerome Fitts Hello Everyone, What is the relationship between ethics and diversity? Ethics and diversity share a common ground based on the moral compass of equality. There could not be a standard of ethics exemplified without diversified scenarios. As Ethic advocate and lecturer, Aly Colon wrote in November 2023 for Poynter publication; “give voice to the voiceless.” illustrates the…

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Critical problems on global health justice 

Public health is one of the most important responsibilities of governments and scientific organizations. They have a duty to prevent the dangers and threats that may harm vulnerable and marginalized populations. The significance of this duty is better apprehended with a correct definition of vulnerability, in all various aspects, such as social, mental, physical etc. Unfortunately, in many local,…

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I think a lot of important nuance on the topic is missing here, but I want to share this becuase this comic/post does make some good points and provides a nuance that is missing from the larger discussion on AI. I'll make a post about this here.

"Original" Sin is what i've titled this piece. by me. sorry if you don't have "collapse long posts" enabled. I have many thoughts.

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The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence: Balancing Innovation and Responsibility

Sfetcu, Nicolae (2024), The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence: Balancing Innovation and Responsibility, IT & C, 3:4, pag,   Abstract This is an extended article based on the book Intelligence, from Natural Origins to Artificial Frontiers – Human Intelligence vs. Artificial Intelligence (Sfetcu 2024). As AI systems evolve and become more pervasive in our daily lives, the ethical considerations…

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Wolf Behavior in Sanatana Dharma: Debunking Myths and Understanding True Ethical Principles

Overview of Wolf Behavior and Sanatana Dharma Brief Introduction to Wolf Behavior: Wolves are fascinating creatures known for their complex social structures and behaviors. As apex predators, they play a crucial role in maintaining the balance of ecosystems. Wolf packs, typically consisting of a breeding pair (often referred to as the alpha male and alpha female) and their offspring, exhibit…

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Ethical Issues in Therapy

When reading about “ethical issues related to multiple relationships in counseling practice,” I can't help but look back on my own childhood.

It is unethical for a therapist to accept the treatment of a child who they have a personal relationship with the parents. Informed consent is necessary or it becomes an ethical matter. Confidentiality is imperative when working with clients and making them feel safe. If a client does not feel safe enough to disclose information to the therapist, there is blatantly no therapist and client centered relationship. The therapist has a moral obligation to the client to refer them out to another therapist. 

At 14 years old, I was a Baker Acted. I woke up in the hospital with my family by my side, we were all understandably scared and angry. I was transferred from the emergency room to SandyPines Residential Treatment Center in Jupiter, FL. The doctor that treated me had multiple relationships with myself and my family. Prior to my stay in the treatment center, our families would spend weekends together, go fishing and deep sea scuba diving. This personal relationship compromised our  therapist - client relationship and devalued anything the therapist might have tried to implement. 

This multiple relationship was harmful and unethical. Since the therapist was a family friend and close with my parents, she was the last person I wanted to confide in. It’s unfortunate, because if that therapist acted ethically at that time, I may have had a better chance of being diagnosed earlier and not suffering for almost 25 more years with undiagnosed mental illness. I may have utilized the treatment instead of rebelled against it. 

What do you think of a parent using their friend as a therapist to intervene with their “disturbed” child? 

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The Golden Rule and Its Limitations: Navigating Ethical Challenges

The Golden Rule, which suggests treating others as you would like to be treated, is a fundamental ethical principle found in various forms in many cultures and religions. However, like any moral guideline, it has its limitations and challenges:

Assumption of Universality: The Golden Rule assumes that what one person wants or considers ethical is equally applicable to others. It can neglect the diversity of values and preferences in different individuals and cultures.

Projection of Personal Preferences: People might apply the Golden Rule based on their own preferences, assuming others share the same desires. This projection of personal values can lead to misunderstandings or even harm.

Cultural and Individual Differences: Cultures and individuals vary significantly in their values and expectations. What is considered respectful or kind in one culture may be considered rude or offensive in another. This can create misunderstandings when applying a one-size-fits-all rule.

Imposition of Values: The Golden Rule can inadvertently impose one person's values on another. It might not account for situations where people have different needs, desires, or values.

Reciprocity Assumption: The rule assumes that individuals reciprocate kindness and respect. However, this isn't always the case. Kindness may not always be met with kindness, leading to disappointment.

Subjectivity: The rule relies on each person's subjective interpretation of how they wish to be treated. This subjectivity can lead to ambiguity and miscommunication.

Overlooking Power Dynamics: In situations where there are power imbalances, such as in employer-employee relationships or international politics, applying the Golden Rule without considering these dynamics may perpetuate inequality.

Lack of Specificity: The rule lacks specificity and guidance for complex moral dilemmas. It doesn't offer clear answers to challenging ethical questions.

Context Matters: The appropriateness of a specific action can depend on the context. What might be considered kind in one situation may not be in another.

Ethical Relativism: Some critics argue that the Golden Rule can contribute to ethical relativism, where individuals justify their actions based on their perspective of what they would want in a given situation.

While the Golden Rule provides a valuable starting point for ethical decision-making, it should be applied with sensitivity to the context and with an understanding of its limitations. It's just one tool in the broader landscape of ethical philosophy, and its application should be considered alongside other ethical principles and cultural norms.