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È giusto utilizzare algoritmi predittivi sui dati di sorveglianza cittadina per identificare potenziali criminali ancor prima che commettano reati, sacrificando privacy e libertà preventiva?
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Why this dilemma matters
Technology rarely asks for permission once it works, so the ethics has to land before deployment. Choosing “Sì, perché salvare vite umane e prevenire crimini violenti giustifica una sorveglianza preventiva” prioritises the capability it unlocks; choosing “No, perché la libertà individuale e il diritto alla privacy non devono essere sacrificati per un'ipotetica sicurezza” gives more weight to the agency it costs.
Worth asking yourself
- Could you reverse the choice if it backfired?
- Does ease here come at someone else’s expense?
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