
Should Programming Languages Have Ethical Impact Statements?
Do programmers need a “moral compiler” that flags unethical code? Imagine this scenario: You’re trying to write a recommendation engine, and your IDE suddenly highlights a line in red, saying, “Potential for algorithmic bias detected.” That’s essentially what ethical impact statements could enforce. Let’s explore this radical idea through three lenses: existing ethical frameworks in tech, technical implementation strategies, and real-world examples where such statements could have changed the game....