Ethical and Social Justice Challenges

• Unethical Use of Open Source: Code released in good faith is sometimes repurposed for surveillance, censorship, or military applications.

• Algorithmic Bias and Data Exploitation: Open models and datasets may unintentionally magnify discrimination, while misuses often go unchecked.

• Legal-Ethical Gaps: Open source licenses generally offer few safeguards against misuse or social harm, leaving contributors exposed and unprotected.