Technology Ethics Terms

noun the action of taking something unlawfully without permission

verb to take something unlawfully without permission

• The act of stealing is considered a serious crime in many countries.
• I heard that someone has been stealing from the office supplies cabinet.
• I can't believe he's still out there stealing stuff.
• She was accused of stealing his heart with her charm.

noun a word that is used to refer to a person, place, thing, event, substance, or quality

• The Eliza effect refers to the tendency for people to attribute human-like qualities to computer programs.
• I experienced the Eliza effect when I found myself talking to my phone as if it could understand me.
• I totally fell for the Eliza effect and thought my virtual assistant was my new best friend.
• The Eliza effect can be seen in how we interact with technology, often treating it as if it has emotions and intentions.