The Ethics of Computerized Decision Procedures: Uncovering Biases and Value Assumptions

这个项目的目的是探讨出现的伦理问题 当计算机决策程序（也可以被认为是 计算机模型）应用于影响公众的决策 兴趣 这些系统已变得普遍;例子包括 空中交通管制，林务规划，军事冲突 模拟等等。 这些模型的开发和使用 提出道德问题，但这些问题往往被隐藏在 模型的技术特性。 在这个项目中，研究人员 我将研究两个真实的世界案例，一个是计算机决策 在养老金计划决策中使用的CDPs程序。 这 调查将确定、分类和分析伦理问题 这些模型的开发和使用。 它将搜索 许多型号可能常见的一般问题，以及 探讨如何确保道德问题在 未来 该分析将审查出现的道德问题， 设计师、决策者和公众。 相对 对每一组，将从以下角度进行分析： 不同的伦理理论和框架及其影响 将采取行动。 这一过程可能导致 为建模人员提出政策或程序变更建议， 建模 例如，对家长式作风和同意的关注 将导致建议， 对客户或用户透明。 结果将包括 在专业协会会议上的发言和出版物， 合适的期刊。 本提案的主题是道德操守的最高优先事项， 价值研究。 这些人的资格和往绩 调查员是优秀的。 该项目提供了重要的 测试研究伦理问题的理论和方法， 计算机模型的开发和应用。 结果将 适用于各种个人和团体。 预算 谦虚了 建议支持该提案。

The aim of this project is to explore the ethical issues that arise when computer decision procedures (which can also be thought of as computer models) are applied in decisions affecting the public interest. These systems have become pervasive; examples include air-traffic control, forest service planning, military conflict simulations, and so forth. The development and use of these models raise ethical issues, but these issues are often hidden by the technical nature of the models. In this project, the investigators will examine two real world cases; one will be computer decision procedures (CDPs) used in pension plan decision making. This investigation will identify, classify, and analyse ethical issues in the development and use of these models. It will search for generic issues that are likely to be common to many models, and explore ways to ensure that the ethical issues are addressed in the future. The analysis will examine ethical issues that arise for the designers, the decision makers, and the public. With respect to each group, analyses will be developed from the standpoint of different ethical theories and frameworks, and their implications for action will be identified. This process can lead to suggestions for change in policy or procedure for modellers and modelling. For example, a concern for paternalism and consent would lead to the recommendation that CDPs be developed in ways that are transparent to clients or users. Results will include presentations at professional society meetings and publications in appropriate journals. The topic of this proposal is of highest priority for Ethics and Values Studies. The qualifications and track record of these investigators are excellent. The project provides an important test for theories and methodologies to study ethical issues in development and applications of computer models. Results will be useful for a wide range of individuals and groups. The budget is modest. The proposal is recommended for support.