Cui Bono? Software Professionals Should Always Ask “Who Benefits?”

We suggest a straightforward approach to recognizing and managing ethical challenges that arise as software is designed, developed, and deployed. The approach features two “Cui bono?” questions: “Who benefits?” and “Who is at risk?” These questions can help computing professionals deal effectively a...

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Published in:Computer (Long Beach, Calif.) Calif.), 2024-02, Vol.57 (2), p.64-69
Main Authors: Gotterbarn, Donald, Miller, Keith W.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:We suggest a straightforward approach to recognizing and managing ethical challenges that arise as software is designed, developed, and deployed. The approach features two “Cui bono?” questions: “Who benefits?” and “Who is at risk?” These questions can help computing professionals deal effectively and honorably with their responsibilities.
ISSN:0018-9162
1558-0814
DOI:10.1109/MC.2023.3340886