Ethical Considerations in Humanitarian Technology

The video discusses the ethical challenges of using technology in humanitarian aid, highlighting historical misuse of power and recent crises like the Rohingya and Afghanistan. It emphasizes the need for ethical guidelines to prevent harm and ensure technology benefits all, not just a privileged few. The speaker shares personal insights and proposes ethical principles for humanitarian tech innovation.

What was a significant concern regarding the biometric data collected from Rohingya refugees?

• It was used to reunite families.

• It improved their living conditions.

• It was shared without consent, risking retaliation.

• It was used to provide better services.

What was the UN's stance on the Myanmar military's actions against the Rohingya?

• They called it of genocidal intent.

• They remained neutral.

• They provided military aid.

• They supported the actions.

What is a key ethical issue in the rapid digitalization of humanitarian aid?

• Over-reliance on traditional methods.

• Lack of funding for new technologies.

• Deployment of untested technologies without consent.

• Increased efficiency in aid distribution.

What is the speaker's main concern about the use of technology in humanitarian aid?

• It is too slow to implement.

• It is not advanced enough.

• It lacks ethical guidelines.

• It is too expensive.

How are humanitarian technology innovations described in terms of their historical context?

• As environmentally sustainable.

• As economically driven.

• As universally beneficial.

• As inherently colonial.

What is a potential risk of technology misuse highlighted in the section?

• Enhanced user privacy.

• Improved data security.

• Data being used for retaliation.

• Increased global connectivity.

What does the speaker suggest about the assumptions behind technology design?

• They often fail when applied to different contexts.

• They are universally applicable.

• They are always beneficial.

• They are based on scientific research.

What is a key principle proposed for ethical humanitarian tech innovation?

• Ensure universal access.

• Focus on speed of deployment.

• Maximize profit.

• Consider who might be harmed.

What is the speaker's stance on technology?

• Anti-technology.

• Pro-technology without limits.

• Pro-traditional methods only.

• Anti-dumb technology.

What is an example of ethical technology use mentioned in the section?

• Indigenous AI drawing from Western values.

• Nia Tero mapping Indigenous well-being.

• Satellite Sentinel Project without ethical guidelines.

• Biometric data collection without consent.