Flashcards · 9618 · AS Topic 7

Ethics and Ownership (AS Level) flashcards

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Why do professional bodies such as the BCS and IEEE publish codes of conduct?: To set ethical standards for computing professionals: acting in the public interest, being competent and honest, and acting with integrity towards employers and clients.
What is copyright, and why does software need it?: A legal right protecting the owner of an original work from it being copied or distributed without permission. Software is easy to copy, so the law protects the investment of the people who wrote it.
What is the difference between open source and freeware?: Open source: the source code is available and users may study, change and redistribute it. Freeware: free to use, but the source code is not provided and it may not be changed.
What is the difference between shareware and commercial software?: Shareware: free to try for a limited time or with limited features; a fee is paid to keep using it. Commercial software: must be paid for (a licence bought) before use; the code is protected.
What ethical and social issues does artificial intelligence raise?: Possible job losses, bias in decisions learned from data, accountability when an AI system causes harm, and privacy concerns over the data used.