Big Data Ethics Flashcards
(27 cards)
What is the definition of Big Data?
Big Data is the Information asset characterized by such a High Volume, Velocity, and Variety to require specific Technology and Analytical Methods for its transformation into Value.
This definition emphasizes the 4 v’s: Volume, Velocity, Variety, and Value.
What are the 4 v’s of Big Data?
- Volume
- Velocity
- Variety
- Value
These characteristics are essential for understanding the nature of Big Data.
What does the term ‘ethics’ originally mean?
Acceptable behaviour.
The term originates from classic Greek.
What are the three areas of ethics?
- Metaethics
- Normative ethics
- Applied ethics
Each area addresses different aspects of ethical theory and application.
What does metaethics study?
The basic ethical foundations, what is good, and the main ethical theories.
Metaethics provides the groundwork for understanding ethical principles.
What is the focus of applied ethics?
Applying ethical principles and norms to specific situations.
Different fields, such as medical ethics and financial ethics, utilize applied ethics.
What are the two fundamental types of goods?
- Internal goods
- External goods
Internal goods define personal attributes, while external goods satisfy needs.
What are examples of internal goods?
- Life
- Wholeness
- Health
- Technical goodness
- Moral goodness
Internal goods shape our identity and capabilities.
What is the moral ranking of life in ethical terms?
Life is the most important issue in morality.
Taking another’s life is seen as irredeemable.
What is the main goal of Big Data Ethics?
To understand how big data can contribute to the development of better individuals and society.
This involves exploring the positive impacts of big data on humanity.
What are some common ethical issues in big data ethics?
- Many hands involved
- Ownership
- Monetization
- Opacity
- Bias and Discrimination
- Intrusion, Privacy, and Surveillance
- Job Displacement and Economic Inequality
- Autonomous Weapons and Safety
These issues complicate ethical decision-making in data handling.
True or False: Big Data Ethics is the same as computer ethics.
False
Big Data Ethics specifically deals with large datasets, while computer ethics covers broader issues related to computer use.
What is the distinction between internal and external goods?
Internal goods define who we are, while external goods are what we need to satisfy our internal needs.
This distinction helps clarify ethical considerations in decision-making.
Fill in the blank: The first principle of ethics is to _______.
[do good]
This principle is universally accepted in ethical discussions.
What is a characteristic of the fourth industrial revolution?
The rise of artificial intelligence.
This revolution is marked by the integration of advanced technologies in everyday life.
What does the ethical area of gender ethics focus on?
Ethical considerations related to gender issues.
Gender ethics is one of the specialized areas within applied ethics.
What is the significance of transparency in big data ethics?
It allows users to understand algorithms and predict the outcomes of their data commitments.
Lack of transparency can lead to ethical concerns regarding data usage.
What are the implications of AI on jobs?
AI could affect about 300 million full-time jobs in the US.
This highlights the potential for significant job displacement due to automation.
What historical context is often overlooked regarding AI’s impact on jobs?
Humans have shown a dramatic capability of adaptation or evolution
Name three new occupations created by information-technology innovations.
- Webpage designers
- Software developers
- Digital marketing professionals
What types of jobs are at high risk of extinction due to AI?
- Entry-Level Programming
- Entry-Level Writing
- Translation Jobs
- Entry-Level Graphic Design
- Fast Food Order Taking
- Accounting
- Postal Service Clerical Jobs
- Data Entry Jobs
- Bank Teller Jobs
- Administrative Support Jobs
- Legal Roles
What role do AI technologies from companies like Amazon, Alphabet, and Microsoft play?
They improve automation and increase exposure of jobs to AI
True or False: ChatGPT can perform basic writing and proofreading tasks.
True
Fill in the blank: The idea of _____ refers to AI systems developing beyond human control.
singularity
