ABSTRACT
In this chapter it is argued that ethical considerations in the design of knowledge representation, organisation, and discovery systems are essential, as these systems encompass both technical and social dimensions. Given their socio-technical nature, the focus of the discussion is an examination of how these systems embody, support, and constrain core values central to Value Sensitive Design, including respect for individual privacy, ownership and property rights, freedom from bias, universal usability, trust, informed consent, and environmental sustainability. To promote these values in this era of rapidly advancing AI, empirical inquiry and theoretical development are needed for thorough assessment of the potential of Value Sensitive Design to mediate potential divergences between social values and technological progress.
