Ethics and Computing Ethics and Computing
This presentation delves into the intersection of ethics and computing within the healthcare domain. It explores various topics such as healthcare databases, the use of robots in eldercare, genetic editing, and neural/brain interfaces and implants. The evolving relationship between technology and ethics in healthcare is discussed, highlighting the ethical considerations in utilizing advanced computing technologies for the betterment of healthcare services.
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Ethics and Computing Ethics and Computing Related to Healthcare Related to Healthcare Bobby Schnabel Professor and External Chair of Computer Science, CU-Boulder
Contents Contents Brief Historical Perspective on Ethics and Computing (List of) Some General Topics in Ethics and Computing Some Topics in Healthcare Related to Ethics and Computing Healthcare Databases Use of Robots in Eldercare Genetic Editing Neural / Brain Interfaces and Implants Discussion (throughout and all of remaining time)
The Evolution of Computer Science Prog Lang Op Sys Theory Way Before Internet
Graphics Databases Security Before Internet and Personal Computing Prog Lang Op Sys Theory Soft Eng Sci Comp HCI AI
BIO Health Graphics After Internet and Personal Computing Databases Prog Lang Op Sys Theory Security Enter tain ment Media Soft Eng Sci Comp HCI AI Transportation
Transformation of computing from a Transformation of computing from a technical field to a socio technical field to a socio- -technical field technical field A discipline which initially and for many decades was overwhelmingly technical is becoming increasingly integrated with human and societal issues Transition started decades ago with personal computers Accelerated by use of computing for basic human activities such as social networking, health/elder care, autonomous vehicles,
Ethics BIO Health BIO Health Graphics Graphics Sociology Anthropology Databases Databases Prog Lang Op Sys Theory Theory Security Security Prog Lang Op Sys Enter Entertain- ment tain ment Media Media Local Cultures Sci Comp Sci Comp Soft Eng Soft Eng Psychology HCI AI HCI AI Transportation Transportation Law
Ethics Data Science BIO Health BIO Health Graphics Graphics Statistics Sociology Anthropology Databases Databases Prog Lang Op Sys Theory Theory Security Security Prog Lang Op Sys Enter Entertain- ment tain ment Media Media Local Cultures Sci Comp Sci Comp Soft Eng Soft Eng Psychology HCI AI HCI AI Transportation Transportation Law
Some General Topics in Ethics and Computing Some General Topics in Ethics and Computing Privacy Security Algorithmic Bias Misinformation Facial Recognition Gender and Race (in workforce and in algorithms) Robotics including uses in healthcare/eldercare and in warfare Autonomous Vehicles Intellectual Property Automation and the Future of Work Applications in Healthcare
Technology and the Future of Work Technology and the Future of Work Some endangered jobs (indicative range): Finance (analysis, insurance, accounting, cashier) Drivers (truck, taxi) Manufacturing Construction (bricklaying, roofing, ) Line cooks Paralegal Global impact, varying estimates, high % Will new jobs arise to replace, or will there be a need for universal basic income, or ?
Some Topics in Healthcare Some Topics in Healthcare Related to Ethics and Computing Related to Ethics and Computing Healthcare Databases Uses of Robots in Eldercare Genetic Editing Neural / Brain Interfaces and Implants
Healthcare Databases Healthcare Databases Unified databases offer potential for detecting patterns and improved diagnoses (as well as convenience) Example: Israel 20 years of semi-unified clinical records articles talk of uses in early detection of kidney disease and colon cancer, as well as work with Mayo Clinic in using voice characteristics to detect heart disease USA: widely disparate database systems Google Project Nightingale tried to produce unified database but controversial due to not informing patients, doctors; HIPPA doesn t apply Main ethical issue: privacy
Uses of Robots in Eldercare Uses of Robots in Eldercare Already being piloted in eldercare facilities in US and elsewhere, often with considerable human oversight Examples: 1) Lead group activities such as Bingo; 2) Personal conversation for patients with dementia; 3) Robotic pets ; 4) possibly simple clinical tasks (vital signs) Main ethical issues and questions: 1) when does having human vs. robot lead to best results for elderly?; 2) are we taking away jobs vs. freeing humans to do what humans do best and addressing labor shortage? (Note: robots don t get tired)
Genetic Editing Genetic Editing Sequencing of human genome combined with CRISPR-Cas9 ( genetic scissors ) producing potential for genetic editing Genetic editing has potential to cure diseases stemming from genetic mutations, starting with single gene diseases. Examples mentioned include blood disorders such as sickle cell anemia, beta thalassemia. Treating blindness also underway. Many aspects not fully understood yet including risks, long terms impacts, side effects Main ethical issues: 1) what issues are appropriate to treat?; 2) cost and access
Neural / Brain Interfaces and Implants Neural / Brain Interfaces and Implants Still at very early stages and highly speculative Some efforts, e.g. to deal with paralysis, have been ongoing for years, involve invasive surgery Most publicized futurist venture is Elon Musk s Neuralink company aiming to produce non-invasive connectivity to brain. Very early stages and prospects unclear. Main ethical issues: 1) what issues are appropriate to treat?; 2) what enhancements are appropriate to make (including discussions of superintelligence ?; 3) cost and access.
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