PDL Ethics and Integrity 2023

Copyright 2023 by Helio Fred Garcia 8/24/23
Introduction to
Ethics and Integrity
for Engineers
Professor Helio Fred Garcia
Introduction to
Ethics and Integrity
for Engineers
Professor Helio Fred Garcia
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Ethics Crisis
Trust
Mission: To build a better world by

equipping people to become
leaders who ignite change in the
world for the good.
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Today
ØRight and Wrong.
ØWhen duties conflict: How do you choose?
ØContinued development of ethical grounding.
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Ethics: Normative standards of

behavior that determine what is
ØSocially acceptable:
ØPermitted
ØEncouraged
ØRequired
ØForbidden
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April 2018
Project Maven
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Project Maven, a customized AI surveillance program

to use “wide area motion imagery” to improve the
targeting of missile strikes by U.S. drones.
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“We believe that Google should not be in the business of war.

We ask that Project Maven be cancelled and that Google draft,
publicize, and enforce a clear policy stating that neither Google
nor its contractors will ever build warfare technology…”
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“…Google’s unique history, its motto “Don’t be evil,” and its

direct reach into the lives of millions of users set it apart. We
cannot outsource the moral responsibilities of our technologies to
third parties.”
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“This contract… stands in direct opposition to our core values.

Building this technology to assist the US government in military
surveillance – and potentially lethal outcomes – is not
acceptable.”
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GOOGLE CODE OF CONDUCT
Don’t Be Evil
Google
Corporate Code of Conduct, 2000
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Don’t Be Evil
is about doing the right thing
– following the law,
acting honorably, and treating co-workers
with courtesy and respect.
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Our work at Google will be, and should

be, measured against the highest
possible standards of ethical
business conduct.
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Do the Right Thing
Google
Corporate Code of Conduct, 2015
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AI and Ethics, 2023
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Right and Wrong
ØEthics: Behavior, public

ØMorality: Motivation and values,
private
ØLaw: Force of government
ØEtiquette: What is polite
ØAesthetics: What is tasteful
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Ethics Morality
Etiquette
Aesthetics
Law
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Professional
Codes of Ethics
Normative Standards of What is
Expected
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Common Elements of These Codes

ØResponsibility to public safety and health
ØHonesty: Accuracy, truthfulness, objectivity,
and impartiality
ØPrivacy and confidentiality
ØCompetence
ØProtect environment
ØAvoid or disclose conflicts of interests
ØContinuation of professional development
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When Duties Conflict
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Apple v. FBI
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February 24, 2016
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February 24, 2016
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When Duties Conflict

“We need to stand tall and
stand tall on principle.
Our job is to protect our
customers.”
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Common Elements of These Codes

ØResponsibility to public safety and health
ØHonesty: Accuracy, truthfulness, objectivity,
and impartiality
ØPrivacy and confidentiality
ØCompetence
ØProtect environment
ØAvoid or disclose conflicts of interests
ØContinuation of professional development
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Developing Your
Ethical Foundation
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Professional Ethics
ØUnderstand which professional societies or
organizations are most relevant to your work, area of
study, and expertise.
ØRead and learn their Codes of Ethics, by whatever
name.
ØNote that these are normative standards, and can be
followed even by non-members.
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Columbia University
ØRead and learn the University Policies.
(https://universitypolicies.columbia.edu/content/statement-
ethical-conduct-and-administrative-code-conduct)
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Columbia University
ØRead and learn the University Policies.
(https://universitypolicies.columbia.edu/content/statement-
ethical-conduct-and-administrative-code-conduct)
ØRead and learn Columbia Engineering’s Policy on
Academic Integrity and Discipline.
(https://bulletin.engineering.columbia.edu/academic-integrity-
and-discipline)
ØUnderstand your own department or degree program
rules and policies.
ØAsk about your professors’ policies.
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Law
ØUnderstand the legal requirements, if any, that apply
to your work.
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Morality
ØUnderstand your own values systems, beliefs, and
motivations.
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Etiquette and Aesthetics

ØUnderstand those areas where you are driven by
politeness or by what is pleasing or displeasing.
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Know Your Boundaries

ØWhere do you draw the line?
ØHow do you navigate among conflicting ethical duties?
ØHow do you navigate among conflicting duties of law,
ethics, morality, etiquette, and aesthetics?
ØAnticipate conflicts and think through your response.
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Thank You
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Be in Touch
• Email: hfg2105@Columbia.edu
• Twitter: @garciahf
• WeChat:HFGLogos
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• Book: www.wordsonfire.net
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Mission: To build a better world by

ØWhen duties conflict: How do you choose?

ØContinued development of ethical grounding.

Ethics: Normative standards of

Project Maven, a customized AI surveillance program

“We believe that Google should not be in the business of war.

“…Google’s unique history, its motto “Don’t be evil,” and its

“This contract… stands in direct opposition to our core values.

GOOGLE CODE OF CONDUCT

GOOGLE CODE OF CONDUCT

GOOGLE CODE OF CONDUCT

Our work at Google will be, and should

GOOGLE CODE OF CONDUCT

Do the Right Thing

AI and Ethics, 2023

Right and Wrong

ØEthics: Behavior, public

Common Elements of These Codes

When Duties Conflict

February 24, 2016

February 24, 2016

When Duties Conflict

Common Elements of These Codes

Etiquette and Aesthetics

Know Your Boundaries

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