Reilly Center releases its 2018 top 10 list of ethical dilemmas in science and technology | News | Notre Dame News | University of Notre Dame Skip To Content Skip To Navigation Skip To Search University of Notre Dame Notre Dame News Experts ND in the News Subscribe About Us Home Contact Search Menu Home › News › Reilly Center releases its 2018 top 10 list of ethical dilemmas in science and technology Reilly Center releases its 2018 top 10 list of ethical dilemmas in science and technology Published: December 06, 2017 Author: Jessica Baron Texting and driving The John J. Reilly Center for Science, Technology, and Values at the University of Notre Dame has released its sixth annual list of emerging ethical dilemmas and policy issues in science and technology. The annual list is designed to get people thinking about the ethics of potentially controversial technology, but the 2018 list shows that many of these issues are already here. See the list at reillytop10.com.  This year’s list was created by a team of Notre Dame undergraduates participating in a course titled "Man and Machine: Humanity, Technology, and the Future" through the Reilly Center's popular Science, Technology, and Values Program.   The 2018 list includes: Helix — A digital app store designed to help you read your genome. The Robot Priest — BlessU-2 and Pepper are the first robot priest and monk, respectively.  Emotion-Sensing Facial Recognition — Optimizing retail experiences by assessing your reactions. Ransomware — Holding data hostage until you pay up, whether you're an individual or a large corporation.  The Textalyzer — A new tool in the battle against texting and driving that tells police if you were on your phone before an accident. Social Credit Systems — China will debut theirs in 2020, but do we already live in a world where online reputation is king?  Google Clips — This little camera will watch you all day and capture your most picturesque moments.  Sentencing Software — There are already Americans being sentenced with the help of a mysterious algorithm. The Rise of Robot Friendship — Can we create a chat bot out of our loved ones' old texts and social media posts?  The Citizen App — Live crime reporting may lead to vigilante justice.  The Reilly Center explores conceptual, ethical and policy issues where science and technology intersect with society from different disciplinary perspectives. Its goal is to promote the advancement of science and technology for the common good and demonstrate the integral role of the humanities in science and technology.  Contact: Jessica Baron, 574-631-1880, baron.17@nd.edu Posted In: University News Home Experts ND in the News Subscribe About Us Related October 03, 2022 Congresswoman Liz Cheney to speak at Notre Dame on the future of democracy September 22, 2022 In memoriam: Rev. Richard Warner, C.S.C., longtime leader for Notre Dame, Congregation of Holy Cross September 22, 2022 ND Forum keynote event to feature Emmy Award-winning actors in Theater of War Productions’ presentation of ‘The Suppliants’ in Notre Dame Stadium September 21, 2022 In annual address to faculty, Father Jenkins outlines campus-wide vision for elevating excellence September 15, 2022 Lilly Endowment Inc. grant helps to expand Notre Dame pre-college programs for Hoosier high school students For the Media Contact Office of Public Affairs and Communications Notre Dame News 500 Grace Hall Notre Dame, IN 46556 USA Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Pinterest © 2022 University of Notre Dame Search Mobile App News Events Visit Accessibility Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube LinkedIn