Objective 4.1 Effectively Communicate with Key Stakeholders And/or Team Members (internal Communication) CERTIFIED-ETHICAL-EMERGING-TECHNOLOGIST Practice Questions (Page 5)

Questions 21–23

1. 21application · medium

   A media company is developing a deepfake video generator for entertainment purposes. The ethical technologist is concerned about the potential for misuse, such as creating fake news. The creative director is excited about the creative possibilities and sees the ethical concerns as limiting. How should the ethical technologist communicate the business impact of the ethical risk?

   • ARecommend that the company should embrace the technology fully to stay ahead of competitors.
   • BExplain that misuse of deepfakes could damage the company's brand and lead to legal liability, which affects the company's bottom line.
   • CArgue that deepfakes are a form of artistic expression and should not be restricted.
   • DSuggest that the company should not worry about misuse because it is the users' responsibility.
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2. 22application · medium

   A government agency is considering using predictive policing software to allocate patrol resources. The ethical technologist is concerned that the software may reinforce racial profiling. The police chief is focused on reducing crime rates and improving response times. How should the ethical technologist communicate the ethical risk to the police chief?

   • ASuggest that the software should be used only in certain neighborhoods to avoid bias.
   • BFocus on the efficiency of the software and ignore the bias concerns.
   • CExplain that biased policing could lead to community distrust and legal challenges, which undermine public safety and the department's effectiveness.
   • DState that the software is unethical and should be abandoned immediately.
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3. 23expert · hard

   A pharmaceutical company is using AI to analyze patient data for drug development. The ethical technologist has identified that the data may not be representative of diverse populations, leading to potential health disparities. The chief scientist is focused on research speed and innovation, while the legal team is concerned about regulatory compliance and patient privacy. The ethical technologist needs to communicate the risk and gain support for a more diverse data collection effort. What is the best approach?

   • ASuggest that the legal team should handle the data collection to ensure compliance, without involving the chief scientist.
   • BInsist that the current data is insufficient and that the research should be halted until more diverse data is collected.
   • CFrame the diverse data collection as a way to improve the drug's effectiveness across populations, which supports innovation and reduces regulatory risk.
   • DRecommend that the company should proceed with the current data and address diversity issues later.
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