Technology Ethicists

An internship or part-time job at a technology or artificial intelligence company that has an ethics department is a good way to learn more about this profession. An information interview of a technology ethicist will also give you insights into the daily tasks and responsibilities. Suggested interview questions include: What made you want to enter this career? What do you like most and least about your job? How did you train for this field? What are some key skills for success? What advice would you give to young people about preparing for the field and being successful on the job? What are some emerging technologies and the potential ethical issues associated with them? Your school's career services office can assist you with finding job openings and potential interviewees.

Keep up with news and developments in the field of technology and AI by visiting Web sites such as Computer Weekly (https://www.computerweekly.com); ScienceNews (https://www.sciencenews.org); and TechCrunch (https://techcrunch.com), among others. Learn more about the different types of technology ethics cases, ethics organizations, and other ethics-related information by visiting IEEE's Web site, https://www.ieee.org/about/ethics/resources. The organization's Society on Social Implications of Technology (https://technologyandsociety.org) also offers useful resources.

Check out the "Your Undivided Attention" podcast for information on emerging technologies and the ethical concerns that are associated with them.