DUOS Blog

The article titled “Automating Justice: An Ethical Responsibility of Computational Bioethics” (DOI: 10.1080/15265161.2022.2075051) by Vasiliki Rahimzadeh, Jonathan Lawson, Jinyoung Baek, and Edward S. Dove, published in The American Journal of Bioethics, critically examines the ethical implications of integrating automated decision support systems into bioethical practices. The authors argue that while such technologies can enhance efficiency and consistency in decision-making, they also risk perpetuating existing biases and undermining justice if not carefully designed and implemented. They emphasize the necessity for computational bioethics to proactively address these challenges by ensuring that algorithms are transparent, accountable, and aligned with ethical principles. The article calls for a collaborative approach that combines technological innovation with rigorous ethical oversight to ensure that automation in bioethics serves to promote, rather than hinder, justice.​