Blog Entry #1: The Role of Business Ethics in Tech and AI
Concept: Business Ethics and Transparency in AI One of the pivotal concepts I have gleaned from this course is the vital role of business ethics, particularly in rapidly evolving domains such as technology and artificial intelligence. As elucidated by Professor William Kline (2021), the ethical conduct of business entails the application of personal moral standards to commercial objectives and operations. This concept becomes particularly intricate in industries such as technology, where ethical challenges are multifaceted and affect millions of users. A recent article by Mengqi Sun in The Wall Street Journal (2024) illustrates how ethical issues within large technology firms are increasingly brought to light by whistleblowers. In her article, Sun discusses the case of Frances Haugen, a former Facebook manager who revealed the company's awareness of the potential harm caused by its algorithms to users. Haugen's actions demonstrate the potential of ethical transparency in techno...