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Recent Ethics Articles
In India, WhatsApp is a Weapon of Antisocial Hatred
In India, smartphones are a conduit for political speech and misinformation about the election.
Youth Civic Engagement Online: A Whole-school, Whole-Child Approach to Political Speech
There are multiple ethical arguments in favor of using a positive youth development approach to address students’ free speech online.
Of Course the First Amendment Protects Google and Facebook (and It’s Not a Close Question)
Social media platforms Google and Facebook should be protected by the First Amendment, just as the press is.
Recent Ethics Cases
Sentio Ergo Sum
An AI Ethics Case Study
AI software accentuates emotional intelligence for customer service reps.
Doxxing or Due Diligence?
A reporter faces a choice between protecting a source or holding a source accountable for their public actions.
Erasing an Alum’s Digital Footprint
Should a source’s name be redacted retroactively from a student newspaper’s digital archive?
Blogs
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Internet Ethics: Views From Silicon Valley
Internet Ethics Director Irina Raicu comments on privacy, big data, access, and other issues.