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The Computer Ethics Institute (CEI) is a nonprofit organization classified as a 501(c)(3), headquartered in Washington, D.C. It is dedicated to research, education, and the development of public policies concerning the intersection of advancements in information technologies and ethical frameworks. Its community is composed of professionals from diverse sectors, including academic, corporate environments, public policy, technology, and religious communities. Additionally, its membership base is diverse in disciplines, cultures, and generations, with an international reach.

The main mission of CEI is to facilitate the analysis and integration of ethical principles in the development and use of computing technologies. Through this process, it generates educational resources and regulatory guidelines aimed at shaping behavior and decision-making in the technological domain. In doing so, the institute fosters an open, multidimensional dialogue to address emerging ethical challenges in an increasingly digital world, promoting the responsible and equitable use of technology for the benefit of society.

CEI's most prominent contribution are the Ten Commandments of Computer Ethics, created in 1992 and featured in the article "In Search of the 'Ten Commandments' for Computer Ethics" by Ramón C. Barquín. These principles have been widely cited in the literature on computer ethics. However, they have not been without controversy, attracting both staunch supporters and harsh critics, including members of the hacker community and some academics.[1]

History

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The Computer Ethics Institute (CEI) was founded in 1985 under the name Coalition for Computer Ethics. Its founding members came from institutions such as The Brookings Institution, International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), The Washington Consulting Group, and The Washington Technological Consortium. Its goal was to develop methods to raise awareness of the ethical implications inherent in the use of information technologies. CEI became one of the first organizations to address ethical and public policy issues related to the advancement of information technology.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Computer Ethics - Lecture 10". www.cmpe.boun.edu.tr. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
  2. ^ "What is CEI?". COMPUTER ETHICS INSTITUTE. Retrieved 2024-12-07.

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