Before starting to practice, there is a Hippocratic oath in medicine. And if there existed a digital pledge to avoid such drifts?
I still remember my higher education courses where we were made aware of the French Loi Informatique et Libertés as future system, network and security administrators. I mean by that beyond awareness, and if there existed a deontological text of computer ethics?
In the age of Artificial Intelligence, what if this question was asked to AI, what would it suggest?
Digital Ethics Pledge
As a digital professional, I solemnly swear:
- Respect for Privacy : To always protect the privacy and dignity of individuals. I commit to never collect, use or share data without the informed consent of the individual concerned.
- Transparency : To be transparent in my actions and intentions. I will provide clear information on how data is processed and on algorithms used, particularly when they directly affect people's lives.
- Integrity : To act with integrity at all times. I will refrain from any malicious manipulation of data and strive to prevent any abuse of technology.
- Responsibility : To take responsibility for the consequences of my actions. I commit to correct any error and take measures to prevent damage.
- Accessibility : To ensure that the technologies I develop or manage are accessible to all, without discrimination.
- Education : To educate and inform users about the implications, risks and benefits of the technologies I implement, allowing them to make informed decisions.
- Non-discrimination : To ensure that the systems, solutions and algorithms I design or deploy do not favor or discriminate against any group based on race, gender, ethnic origin, religion or other characteristics.
- Continuous Research : To continuously improve my training and research to enhance ethical standards and best practices in my field.
- Collaboration : To actively collaborate with my peers, civil society and other stakeholders to promote ethical and responsible digital.
I take this pledge freely and solemnly, and I commit to respecting it throughout my career in the digital field.