By: Raymond Morris

What is it? The “Internet of Things” Network of communication between devices i.e. electronics, computers, and power grids Bots – smart computer programs Used to monitor and control networks Energy use minimized by bots Eliminates excess energy use Article at:

8-Step Ethical Decision-Making Step 1: Ethical Issues Security of data collected from electronic devices. More control being given to software. Software can have bugs Humans can also make errors Software can be tampered with through a network

8-Step Ethical Decision-Making Step 2: Stakeholders General public Save energy in homes More convenience Businesses Save energy use in factories/plants/offices Earth Energy could possible be used more efficiently making for a more green planet

8-Step Ethical Decision-Making Step 3: Possible Solutions Do not use the Internet of Things at all. Use Internet of Things only within companies that are overusing too much energy, not for general public. Let everybody have access to Internet-of-Things-friendly devices. I would choose the third option, to let everybody have access.

8-Step Ethical Decision-Making Step 4: Would I let everybody use my solution? “Let everybody have access to Internet-of-Things- friendly devices.” Of course I would, letting everybody have access to it is part of the solution This would be a step forward in revolutionizing the Internet This solution treats people as ends because it seeks the greater good, and to benefit everybody with more efficient energy use.

8-Step Ethical Decision-Making Step 5: Is the solution in accord with human nature? Yes, the solution is in accord with human nature because we are advancing ourselves forward by making greater use of the Internet while helping our environment. Step 5: Is the solution balanced? I think it is balanced in the aspect that we do not deny everybody a great advantage, and excessiveness would be forcing it upon everybody, instead of offering it.

8-Step Ethical Decision-Making Step 6: Would majority agree that this is an efficient means to the end? Yes because everybody benefits in a monetary and green way. Step 6: Will this produce the greatest good for the greatest amount of people? It will create the greatest good for as many people that are willing to use it and trust software.

8-Step Ethical Decision-Making Step 7: Am I committed to this solution? I really do believe this solution is a step in the right path of making more effective use of our Internet. Step 7: Do you choose this solution in an autonomous manner, as the final arbiter of the good, free from the influence of others? I have chosen this solution in accordance with what I have seen and learned from computer science and the world today.

8-Step Ethical Decision-Making Step 8: Which philosophy influenced the solution most? I think realism influenced my solution the most because using the Internet of Things seems to be the most practical and helpful thing to do with it. Saving energy is just one use of the Internet of Things. There are many practical applications for bots, otherwise known as agents. I.e. detecting malfunctions, managing stock in stores

ACM Code Applies to the following in General Moral Imperatives: 1.1 Contribute to society and human well-being. 1.2 Avoid harm to others. 1.4 Be fair and take action not to discriminate. 1.7 Respect the privacy of others. 1.8 Honor confidentiality.