The Life Behind The Data: BCR-ABL1 Fusion

In the world of software, we are asked to do amazing things like connect people across the world and create the tools necessary for major scientific breakthroughs. Unfortunately, we are also asked to do things that are less ethical, such as training AI systems on unlicensed data or ignoring security issues that can lead to massive data breaches. I believe most of us want to do the right thing, but often feel like we cannot make a difference. As software engineers, we can make a huge difference since the whole world relies on software. I will share a brief story about facing an ethical decision writing software at a cancer hospital and how understanding the people behind the data gave me the strength to do the right thing.