Impacts of Technology

• What are the categories of issues created by technology?

  Cultural, Environmental, Ethical, Legal & Privacy
• What does the term "Digital Divide" refer to?

  The gap in access to digital technology
• How can the digital divide be observed in society?

  City vs. rural access, age differences
• Why is the digital divide considered an ethical issue?

  It leads to uneven international benefits
• Which regions experience the most positive impacts of technology?

  North America, Western Europe, Japan
• What are some challenges faced by regions with limited digital infrastructure?

  Poor internet speeds, high costs, limited resources
• What are the changes to work brought by technology?

  • Remote work and collaboration
  • Outsourcing jobs to lower-cost countries
  • Job losses in low-skilled sectors
  • Creation of new jobs in tech maintenance
• What do environmental issues related to technology concern?

  Negative effects of producing and discarding devices
• What materials are commonly used to assemble technological devices?

  Plastics, metals, rare elements
• How much more energy can an average PC require compared to a fridge?

  Up to 50% more energy per year
• What are the environmental impacts of discarded computer components?

  Lead and mercury can pollute the environment
• What is a drone?

  An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)
• What are the uses of drones?

  • Filming and photography
  • Monitoring pollution levels
  • Tracking wildlife
  • Disaster zone response
  • Delivery of goods
• What are the benefits of self-driving cars?

  Safer driving and fuel efficiency
• What are some drawbacks of self-driving cars?

  Potential crashes and high initial costs
• What are the benefits and drawbacks of artificial intelligence (AI)?

  Benefits:

  • Faster data analysis
  • Availability when humans are unavailable
  • Automation of repetitive tasks

  
  

  Drawbacks:

  • Privacy concerns with personal data
  • Potential for disastrous coding errors
  • Incorrect results from AI tools
• What are legal and privacy issues related to technology?

  Protection of data from unauthorized access
• What has been criticized about internet companies and governments?

  Using personal data to invade privacy
• What are some forms of online crime?

  Identity theft, harassment, cyber attacks
• What are the impacts of a bank hack on different groups?

  • Customers: Loss of trust and potential financial loss
  • Bank managers: Reputation damage and financial liability
  • General public: Increased security concerns and potential regulations
• What is the purpose of laws regarding online crime?

  To tackle unlawful activities on the internet
• What is identity theft?

  Unlawfully obtaining personal information for fraud
• What are some examples of online crime?

  Harassment, blackmail, sharing copyrighted material
• What are the discussion points regarding technology impacts?

  • Bridging the digital divide
  • Licensing for drones
  • Trust in self-driving cars
  • Responsibility for AI decisions