AI and System Concerns
Problem Definition
ACM 2.5
Give comprehensive and thorough evaluations of computer systems and their impacts, including analysis of possible risks.
If the sensor classifies the unsafe water as safe, and there is no backup solution, it could be dangerous to the person drinking this water, and this means the designer of this system did not account for possible risks.
ACM 1.6
Respect Privacy
The system designed may not be secure, allowing it to be easily hacked/manipulated which could lead to privacy issues.
Gathering Information
Stakeholders
System Designer
Should be well aware of the potential flaws the system might have, and is prepared with solutions
Government/Organisation
Should ensure that any system being used and designed will be used for the purpose of monitoring water condition of an area
Users
Should understand that the system designed is not perfect and avoid relying on the data collected by the water quality sensor
Applying Guideline Principles
Utilitarianism
Design a system that is secure and reliable
Prioritise the accuracy of the AI algorithms which will improve the usefulness of the water quality sensor
Deontology
Design a system that is secure and reliable without heavily depending on budget and time
Prioritise the accuracy of AI algorithms by collecting more data
Generating, evaluating and taking action
The approach that best ensures a secure system that takes other factors into consideration will be the utilitarianism approach
Classify uncertain conditions of water and have someone review them
Hire ethical hackers to try and hack/break the system and fix the security flaws
Have a well thought out plan on how to best implement the water quality sensors in an area
Reflect
The accuracy of the AI algorithm may not be as good as the AI algorithm designed with the deontology approach, but will be good enough while taking the safest and smartest option.
Systems designed with this approach will hopefully show meaningful results which will be used to improve the water condition of an area.
