Ch 1 · What Is Computing Ethics · Theory
Topic 1 of 9 in Computing Ethics & Ownership — Responsibility in Tech — 2 lessons.
Just Because You Can…
Computing gives enormous power: to copy, share, watch, predict and automate at massive scale. Ethics is the study of what you *should* do with that power — separate from what is technically possible or even currently legal.
Why It's on the Syllabus
Software decides who gets a loan, what news people see, and how personal data is used. The people who build these systems carry real responsibility — which is why every major exam board now assesses ethics, ownership and the impact of computing.