In this “10 Question” interview series, ethicists in tech discuss their role, impact, inspirations and advice. By @tiffanyxjiang and @shellybensal.

Joined August 2020
"In the 90s, ethics roles didn’t exist. If you tried to pursue that, you probably became a professor...People in industry didn’t think about it; it’s why the tech companies that shaped the industry struggle today." @TechEthicist recently compiled a list of roles that exist today.
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The "red team" at @hypergiant evaluates use cases (client proposals) through the Top of Mind Ethics approach. They think through questions surrounding Goodwill, Categorical Imperative and the Law of Humanity. Researchers flag and raise any potential harms before proceeding.
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Replying to @AllTechIsHuman
@AllTechIsHuman released their go-to guide on how to get involved in the responsible tech space! 🧑‍💻 These two sections in particular caught our attention. It's fascinating to see the range of ethics titles that have emerged across companies, big and small.
👍Our #ResponsibleTechGuide is released!!! 😲161 pages of interviews & advice about getting plugged into the Responsible Tech ecosystem. 👉Aimed at college, grad, and young professions. Released in partnership w/ @NYUAlliance ResponsibleTechGuide.com
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Another great image from "Designing for Tomorrow" that's useful to reflect on. If you work in tech, consider how often you hear this kind of language in your day to day meetings. Read the full article here: spotify.design/article/desig…
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The @spotifydesign article, linked in the interview, highlights how "unethical decisions aren’t usually the result of bad intentions. Rather, it’s a systematic issue that stems from our focus on short-term business goals...often at the expense of user trust and wellbeing."
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