The Importance of Ethics and Impact in Technology Education

Ethics and impact courses have become prevalent in educational programs over the past decade. These courses focus on the impact of technology rather than the technology itself. This emphasizes the importance of considering ethics and impact in the development of technology. Companies are now working with experts in ethics, impact, bias testing, and red testing to regulate AI. This is a significant shift from the past when technology was introduced without much consideration for its potential consequences. The understanding now is that technology should be designed with ethics in mind. This emphasis on ethics is not only present in educational programs but also in research.