Introduction, 'smart' technology, ethics and AI - Technology is never neutral

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What are pro's of hearing aids?

better hearings, connecting with others

What are the con's of hearing aids?

hearing unwanted sounds, blamed for disability
without technology: patient

What are pro's of a soap dispenser?

improved hygiene
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What are the con's of a soap dispenser?

this does not work very well. If you put your hand under it will give soap without touching it. But it turns out that dark skin colors are not recognized by the sensors. the way technology is designed impacts who gets to use it.

What does a image recognition systems do?

It is able to detect objects and categorize them. A robot would know where your books are. If you ask for pictures of your bookshelves it would make a picture of your bookshelves.

What are the pro's of image recognition systems?

- improved searchability
- automation of tedious tasks

What are the con's of image recognition systems?

- could lead to an invasion of privacy
Facebook also has this kind of technology and can recognize your pictures. In theory, other people who have excess to these pictures could do this too but there’s no way they could inventory them.

- Labels impose/enforce a particular world view: which objects are relevant?
             --> influences follow-up work: people often study/use what is easy to study/use.

What theories are discussed for this week's Language Technology & Society lectures (week 1)?

Various ethical traditions, in particular: Value-Sensitive Design

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