G6

• Accessibility


  The design and development of technology that can be used and accessed by individuals with disabilities or impairments
• Ethical considerations in technology


  • Thinking about the potential impact and consequences of a product or service on individuals and society as a whole
  • Considering the privacy and security of user data
  • Protecting against potential discrimination or bias
  • Ensuring that no harm is caused through the use of the product
• Designing for accessibility and inclusivity


  • Creating technology that is accessible and usable for all individuals, including those with disabilities
  • Considering the diverse needs and preferences of individuals
  • Providing equal opportunities for engagement and participation
• Considerations in designing for accessibility

  • Visual impairments
  • Hearing impairments
  • Cognitive impairments
• Designing for accessibility


  • Providing Closed Captions to accommodate individuals with hearing impairments
  • Incorporating assistive technologies like screen readers, voice recognition, and magnification tools
  • Designing interfaces with clear color contrast to assist individuals with visual impairments
  • Offering keyboard shortcuts as an alternative to mouse-based interactions for individuals with motor disabilities
• Designing for inclusivity


  Goes beyond accessibility and focuses on creating products and services that cater to a diverse range of users beyond just disabilities
• By embracing accessibility and inclusivity in design, we can create products and services that are more user-friendly, inclusive, and capable of meeting the needs of a diverse range of users
• This promotes equal opportunities and fosters a more positive and inclusive society where everyone can fully participate and benefit from technological advancements
• Ethical considerations in HCI (Human-Computer Interaction)


  Moral principles guiding the design, development, and use of technologies that involve interaction between computers and humans
• Principles of ethical considerations in HCI

  • Human welfare
  • Ownership and property
  • Freedom from bias
  • Universal usability
  • Privacy
  • Trust
  • Autonomy
  • Informed consent
  • Accountability
• Human welfare


  The obligation of designers and developers to ensure that the technologies they create do not harm users physically, emotionally, or psychologically
• Ownership and property


  The importance of respecting others' intellectual property rights
• Privacy


  • Ensuring that user data is secure and confidential
  • Users should have control over their information
  • The responsibility of the technology provider to inform users about how their data is being used, stored, and shared
• Freedom from bias


  Technology should be fair and not favor any particular group of users
• Universal usability


  Designing technology that is accessible and usable by as many people as possible, regardless of their abilities or disabilities
• Trust


  • The reliability and integrity of the technology
  • Users should be able to trust that the technology will function as expected and that the information it provides is accurate and reliable
• Autonomy


  Ensuring that technology does not manipulate users into making decisions they would not otherwise make
• Informed consent


  Users should be fully informed about what they are agreeing to when they use a technology
• Accountability


  Holding designers and developers accountable for the technologies they create
• Cultural and social implications of HCI


  • Technology shapes our interactions, behaviors, and societal norms
  • It is crucial to consider the cultural diversity of users and avoid designing technology that perpetuates stereotypes or excludes certain groups
• Cultural and social implications of HCI

  • Designing interfaces that accommodate diverse cultural practices and beliefs
  • Developing technology that respects and represents multiple languages and cultural contexts
  • Considering social norms and values when designing technology for different communities
• Case studies on ethical design challenges

  Real-life examples that showcase the ethical dilemmas and challenges faced by designers in their work
• Case studies on ethical design challenges

  • Facebook's algorithmic news feed
  • Uber's surge pricing
  • Amazon's recommendation system
  • Google's search results
  • AI-powered hiring tools
• When designing technology, it is important to think about making it accessible to everyone, considering ethical issues like privacy and data security, understanding how it may affect different cultures and societies, and learning from real-life examples
• By keeping these things in mind, we can create technology that is inclusive, ethical, and has a positive impact on society