ethics-review

# Ethics Review

Comprehensive guidance for ethical assessment of technology systems, AI applications, and responsible innovation.

## When to Use This Skill

- Conducting ethical impact assessments for new projects
- Evaluating AI systems for ethical risks
- Establishing ethics review boards and processes
- Developing ethical guidelines for technology teams
- Assessing stakeholder impacts and potential harms

## Core Ethical Principles

### Foundation Principles

| Principle | Description | Application |
|-----------|-------------|-------------|
| **Beneficence** | Do good, maximize benefits | Design for positive outcomes |
| **Non-maleficence** | Do no harm, minimize risks | Identify and mitigate harms |
| **Autonomy** | Respect individual choice | Informed consent, opt-out |
| **Justice** | Fair distribution of benefits/burdens | Equitable access, no discrimination |
| **Transparency** | Open about how systems work | Explainable AI, clear documentation |
| **Accountability** | Clear responsibility | Ownership, audit trails |
| **Privacy** | Protect personal information | Data minimization, consent |

### Technology-Specific Principles

```text
AI/ML Systems:
├── Fairness - Equitable treatment across groups
├── Explainability - Understandable decisions
├── Reliability - Consistent, predictable behavior
├── Safety - Prevent harm, fail safely
├── Privacy - Protect personal data
├── Security - Resist adversarial attacks
├── Inclusiveness - Accessible to all users
└── Human Control - Meaningful human oversight
```

## Ethical Impact Assessment Framework

### Assessment Process

```text
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│                  Ethical Impact Assessment                   │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│  1. Describe     │  System purpose, capabilities, context   │
├──────────────────┼──────────────────────────────────────────┤
│  2. Stakeholder  │  Identify all affected parties           │
│