and we can plan for those failures and engineer solutions or mitigations
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Replying to @chriseppstein
And trying to prevent all possible misuse could also squash the attempts at innovation.
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Replying to @brikis98 @chriseppstein
Innovation isn't sacred, and engineers are responsible for what they make, even if used with malfeasance.
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Replying to @EmilyGorcenski @brikis98
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@EmilyGorcenski is much more knowledgeable about these matters than me. I’ve learned a lot by following her :)1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @chriseppstein @brikis98
There are techniques in engineering used to assess and mitigate risk and constructively design prevention measures.
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Replying to @EmilyGorcenski @chriseppstein
This sounds good, but is vague. I learn best by example. Got pointers to software projects that do this well?
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Replying to @brikis98 @chriseppstein
Sure, look into "Software FMEA", alternatively look at Class 3 medical device software.
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Replying to @EmilyGorcenski @chriseppstein
E.g. An online forum being misused to abuse or mistreat people.
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Replying to @brikis98 @chriseppstein
An example I use is that last year, a woman's fitbit data led to her rape claim being dismissed & she got convicted
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Replying to @EmilyGorcenski @chriseppstein
Are you saying the fitbit is poorly designed and led to an incorrect dismissal/conviction for that woman?
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I'm saying the device dramatically affected due process and the legal proceedings.
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