This paper provides a brief history of evolution of digital technologies and its impact on human societies. Further, it emphasizes on cyber ethical issues that include the pervasive use of cyber devices and technologies, including the evolving use of intelligent algorithms and machine learning to manage companies and support governments. This paper also discusses the protection of freedom of expression and mainstream information potential biases and information oversupply. It also focuses on the relevant role of “platforms” and how these are being monopolized by some countries. Finally, this paper summarizes the key aspects of The UNESCO IFAP Code of Ethics for the Information Society and related follow-ups.
Is ethics evaporating in the cyber era? Part 1: Setting the scene
Alfredo Ronchi
2022-01-01
Abstract
This paper provides a brief history of evolution of digital technologies and its impact on human societies. Further, it emphasizes on cyber ethical issues that include the pervasive use of cyber devices and technologies, including the evolving use of intelligent algorithms and machine learning to manage companies and support governments. This paper also discusses the protection of freedom of expression and mainstream information potential biases and information oversupply. It also focuses on the relevant role of “platforms” and how these are being monopolized by some countries. Finally, this paper summarizes the key aspects of The UNESCO IFAP Code of Ethics for the Information Society and related follow-ups.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
---|---|---|---|
View of Is ethics evaporating in the cyber era?.pdf
accesso aperto
Descrizione: Full article
:
Publisher’s version
Dimensione
2.57 MB
Formato
Adobe PDF
|
2.57 MB | Adobe PDF | Visualizza/Apri |
447A -Article Text-Stylesheet rivised 26 March.pdf
Accesso riservato
Descrizione: file camera ready
:
Publisher’s version
Dimensione
190.06 kB
Formato
Adobe PDF
|
190.06 kB | Adobe PDF | Visualizza/Apri |
I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.