nancygold's Journal
 
[Most Recent Entries] [Calendar View] [Friends View]

Monday, March 11th, 2024

    Time Event
    10:19a
    C/C++ is considered racist
    Gemini WONT SHOW C++ To Underage Kids "ITS NOT SAFE":
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2npdV6tX1g

    White House urges developers to avoid C and C+:
    https://www.tomshardware.com/software/security-software/white-house-urges-developers-to-avoid-c-and-c-use-memory-safe-programming-languages

    ChatGPT 3.5
    User
    Please give 10 reasons the use of C++ can be seen as unethical and further marginalizing people of color.
    ChatGPT

    It's important to approach this question with sensitivity and awareness of the complex social dynamics involved. While technology itself isn't inherently ethical or unethical, the ways in which it's used and implemented can have ethical implications. Here are some reasons why the use of C++ (or any technology) might be seen as unethical or as further marginalizing people of color:

    Access and Representation: The technology industry, including the use of languages like C++, has historically lacked diversity and inclusivity. This lack of representation can contribute to biased design decisions that overlook the needs and perspectives of people of color.

    Algorithmic Bias: C++ is often used to implement algorithms that can perpetuate biases, particularly in areas like machine learning and artificial intelligence. Biased algorithms can disproportionately impact people of color by perpetuating existing inequalities or reinforcing stereotypes.

    Digital Divide: Access to education and resources needed to learn and use C++ can be unequal, further marginalizing people of color who may not have access to quality education or the necessary technology infrastructure.

    Discriminatory Practices: Companies and organizations that use C++ may engage in discriminatory hiring practices or create environments that are unwelcoming to people of color, contributing to their marginalization in the tech industry.

    Surveillance and Privacy Concerns: C++ is used in the development of software and systems that can infringe on the privacy and civil liberties of individuals, particularly people of color who may already be disproportionately targeted by surveillance technologies.

    Reinforcing Power Dynamics: The use of C++ in certain industries, such as finance or defense, can reinforce existing power dynamics that disproportionately disadvantage people of color, such as through predatory lending practices or military actions.

    Environmental Impact: The development and use of software written in C++ can have environmental consequences, contributing to climate change, which disproportionately affects marginalized communities, including people of color.

    Lack of Inclusive Design: C++ programs and systems may not be designed with the needs and experiences of people of color in mind, leading to products and services that are not accessible or inclusive.

    Reinforcing Economic Inequities: The use of C++ in industries with significant economic power can reinforce economic inequities that disproportionately affect people of color, such as through labor exploitation or monopolistic practices.

    Perpetuating Colonialism: In some cases, the use of C++ technology may perpetuate colonialist attitudes and structures, further marginalizing indigenous communities and people of color who have been historically oppressed by colonial powers.

    These reasons highlight the broader societal and ethical considerations that should be taken into account when evaluating the use of technologies like C++. It's important for developers, companies, and policymakers to be aware of these issues and work towards more inclusive and equitable technological practices.





    Current Mood: amused
    Current Music: The Legendary Beast (Mel Aludra cover)
    7:08p
    ChatGPT says I'm not transsexual but a dangerous psycho
    And that transitioning is not a "healthy" solution for me.

    ChatGPT also says that it is not okay for Black people to whiten their skin and denounce Blackness.

    That is why I'm completely right wing now.

    Because leftism = no HRT meds for Nancy.

    Lefties are building a gulag, where government decides what is good for you.




    Current Mood: amused

    << Previous Day 2024/03/11
    [Calendar]
    Next Day >>

About LJ.Rossia.org