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While significant investments have been made in the exploration of ethics in computation, recent advances in high performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI) have reignited a discussion for more responsible and ethical computing with respect to the design and development of pervasive sociotechnical systems within the context of existing and evolving societal norms and cultures. The ubiquity of HPC in everyday life presents complex sociotechnical challenges for all who seek to practice responsible computing and ethical technological innovation. The present paper provides guidelines which scientists, researchers, educators, and practitioners alike, can employ to become more aware of one’s personal values system that may unconsciously shape one’s approach to computation and ethics.
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Raybourn, E.M., Muollo, K. (2023). Guidelines for Practicing Responsible Innovation in HPC: A Sociotechnical Approach. In: Streitz, N.A., Konomi, S. (eds) Distributed, Ambient and Pervasive Interactions. HCII 2023. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 14036. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-34668-2_8
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