Ethics by Design

nounverified·updated Oct 7, 2026

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An approach to technology ethics and a key component of responsible innovation that aims to integrate ethics in the design and development stage of the technology. Sometimes formulated as "embedding values in design." Similar terms are "value-sensitive design" and "ethically aligned design."

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Framework is split by kind (Dorian, 2026-10-07; cki DESIGN.md I-079)

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plural: Ethics by Designs
possessive: Ethics by Design's
pluralpossessive: Ethics by Designs'

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