Among the three ethical theories studied in class, the utilitarian theory can be used in explaining ethical implications of Face Recognition technology. Chonko, Larry (1-5) describes various ethical theories. However, Chonko Larry (2) asserts that utilitarian ethical theory is based on the ability of an individual to predict the significance of an action. Action in this case study is using Facial Recognition technology in iPhone X. According to the theory, an option which results in the greatest benefit to most individuals is the one who is ethically right and correct. In fact, Baker Bill, (24), asserts that in Utilitarian theory, “the good is measured in terms of consequences of the action.” However, Chonko Larry (5) splits utilitarian theory
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The Face Recognition technology developed by Apple Company has to be of great benefit to many stakeholders for it to be ethically right. It should be able to have many advantages of using than disadvantages. However, the fact that Apple’s Face ID has many security vulnerabilities and one pro, it is not good ethically. Secondly, let’s consider act utilitarianism about the Face Recognition technology. Act utilitarianism describes that the Apple’s Face Recognition technology will qualify to be ethically right if its use and development benefits most individuals, regardless of his or her feelings or them societal constraints like laws and government regulations. The fact that Apple’s Face Recognition tech affects stakeholders like phone users and others like LGBT group negatively as Derek Hawkins (para.1) shows, the technology is not ethically right. Lastly, rule utilitarianism can be used to determine if Face Recognition technology is ethically right also as it is possible to ascertain the magnanimity and just of the technology. The cost of iPhone X is quite expensive. In fact, Chamary (para. 1) quotes its price to be starting from $999 while in UK is $1331. Based on the facts given by Chamary (para. 2), it is not just for the users to pay more for iPhone X as it comes with fewer new features. Also, based on the number of the drawback of Face Recognition technology in the iPhone X, it is a fact to say that this technology is not ethically right as per rule utilitarianism, a type of utilitarian
The Face Recognition technology developed by Apple Company has to be of great benefit to many stakeholders for it to be ethically right. It should be able to have many advantages of using than disadvantages. However, the fact that Apple’s Face ID has many security vulnerabilities and one pro, it is not good ethically. Secondly, let’s consider act utilitarianism about the Face Recognition technology. Act utilitarianism describes that the Apple’s Face Recognition technology will qualify to be ethically right if its use and development benefits most individuals, regardless of his or her feelings or them societal constraints like laws and government regulations. The fact that Apple’s Face Recognition tech affects stakeholders like phone users and others like LGBT group negatively as Derek Hawkins (para.1) shows, the technology is not ethically right. Lastly, rule utilitarianism can be used to determine if Face Recognition technology is ethically right also as it is possible to ascertain the magnanimity and just of the technology. The cost of iPhone X is quite expensive. In fact, Chamary (para. 1) quotes its price to be starting from $999 while in UK is $1331. Based on the facts given by Chamary (para. 2), it is not just for the users to pay more for iPhone X as it comes with fewer new features. Also, based on the number of the drawback of Face Recognition technology in the iPhone X, it is a fact to say that this technology is not ethically right as per rule utilitarianism, a type of utilitarian