Ethical Computing Information Wall by Gabriella A Urrego

Ten Commandments of Computer Ethics by Computer Ethics Institute

urregoga — 2025-09-27 18:41:54 UTC

Thou shalt not use a computer to harm other people.
Thou shalt not interfere with other people's computer work.
Thou shalt not snoop around in other people's computer files.
Thou shalt not use a computer to steal.
Thou shalt not use a computer to bear false witness.
Thou shalt not copy or use proprietary software for which you have not paid.
Thou shalt not use other people's computer resources without authorization or proper compensation.
Thou shalt not appropriate other people's intellectual output.
Thou shalt think about the social consequences of the program you are writing or the system you are designing.
Thou shalt always use a computer in ways that ensure consideration and respect for your fellow humans.

The Rise of AI and The Ten Commandments of Computer Ethics

urregoga — 2025-09-27 18:47:34 UTC

Olivia Gambelin’s talk emphasizes that technology must be guided by ethics to ensure it truly serves humanity, not just efficiency or profit, in our current society. This showcases the need of the Ten Commandments of Computer Ethics, which outline responsible and respectful use of technology to prevent harm and protect human dignity. Put together, they highlight that ethical principles are essential in shaping technological innovations like AI so that they benefit society in a meaningful way.

Q1 & 2: Which of the Ten Ethical Computing Guidelines do students violate most often, and why?

urregoga — 2025-09-27 19:11:40 UTC

I believe that Commandment 8, "Thou shalt not appropriate other people's intellectual output," is the most common of the Ten Ethical Computing Guidelines broken by students. Simply put, this commandment means you should not copy someone else’s ideas or any kind of idea without giving them proper credit, or really any kind of work. Students often break this commandment through plagiarism, when students copy things like homework or even other classmates without giving credit. Many times, it happens because students are stressed by deadlines or think that borrowing work online is not a serious issue.

Q3: What do I think could be done to reduce or eliminate such unethical behavior?

urregoga — 2025-09-27 22:17:38 UTC

I think one way to reduce these issues is by improving digital literacy. It also helps when students actually learn how to cite sources correctly and understand the consequences of unethical computer use. At the end of the day, I feel like schools should push for a culture of integrity where honesty and respect for other people’s work are taken seriously. Based on my personal experiences here at Seton Hall, students should know better than to plagiarize.

4 Tips to Easily Avoid Plagiarism

urregoga — 2025-09-27 22:21:19 UTC

Preventing Plagiarism when Writing

urregoga — 2025-09-27 22:22:36 UTC