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For an assignment I'll write a short essay about an ethical question concerning computer science/the use of technology e.g. the use of AI in the US legal system.
I'm contemplating my topic selection right now and I'm pretty sure I'll find something thrilling among the pre-defined topics or topics the CCC is covering but I'd like some more inspiration while I'm thinking, so:
What are ethical questions or topics in CS that you personally deem relevant or find most interesting?
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@nin Should I publish a certein piece of code when I know it can be used for both very efficiently as long as s/o does - the good and the bad (from my perspective w/o me being targeted).
@nin Is it okay to mine crypto currency when that contributes to global warming?