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Cover2Cover SL
from February 2023
by societylife
Science fiction has been around since at least the 1920s. Writers have dreamed up time travel, alien encounters and mind-bending mechanisms. Television and movies teem with experiences no one living has had. But, at its very best, science fiction encourages us to improve humanity, as well as technology.
“Moral Code,” written by Lois and Ross Melbourne, contrasts the incredibly fast-moving growth of AI (artificial intelligence) against the ills of our soci ety, especially dangers to children.
The main character, Keira Stetson, has earned the nickname “Queen of Ethics.” While building a successful tech company she named “Opal” with best friends Ruby and Ollie, Keira develops MoralOS. When embedded in any software application, MoralOS ensures the ethical use of that software.
