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The term "digital divide" describes the difference in access to technology in different parts of the world.
The term "digital divide" describes the difference in access to technology in different parts of the world.
True (A)
Social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram have only positive impacts on social change.
Social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram have only positive impacts on social change.
False (B)
Scientific visualization tools are used to develop tests for antibodies related to specific viruses.
Scientific visualization tools are used to develop tests for antibodies related to specific viruses.
True (A)
The COVID-19 pandemic had no impact on the development of computationally intense modeling software.
The COVID-19 pandemic had no impact on the development of computationally intense modeling software.
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The learning objectives mentioned in the text only focus on the positive impacts of technology.
The learning objectives mentioned in the text only focus on the positive impacts of technology.
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A digital divide prevents the world from solving critical problems.
A digital divide prevents the world from solving critical problems.
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The term Web 2.0 refers to advancements in the internet's ability to allow for user-generated content.
The term Web 2.0 refers to advancements in the internet's ability to allow for user-generated content.
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The combination of leisure time and tools to be creative is called cognitive surplus.
The combination of leisure time and tools to be creative is called cognitive surplus.
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A person who uses their large online following to promote products is called an influencer.
A person who uses their large online following to promote products is called an influencer.
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The concept of collaborative consumption means that we are joining together as a group to use a specific product more efficiently.
The concept of collaborative consumption means that we are joining together as a group to use a specific product more efficiently.
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A savvy computer user is someone who can avoid hackers and viruses.
A savvy computer user is someone who can avoid hackers and viruses.
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Savvy computer users are only concerned with protecting their own privacy.
Savvy computer users are only concerned with protecting their own privacy.
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A savvy computer user is someone who can understand the real risks of using a computer.
A savvy computer user is someone who can understand the real risks of using a computer.
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A savvy computer user is someone who can avoid all online annoyances.
A savvy computer user is someone who can avoid all online annoyances.
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Artificial intelligence (A I) is a branch of computer science that focuses on creating computer systems able to perform tasks typically associated with human intelligence.
Artificial intelligence (A I) is a branch of computer science that focuses on creating computer systems able to perform tasks typically associated with human intelligence.
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Expert systems are computer programs that are designed based on the structure of the human brain.
Expert systems are computer programs that are designed based on the structure of the human brain.
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Artificial neural networks are designed based on the structure of the human brain.
Artificial neural networks are designed based on the structure of the human brain.
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Machine learning needs to be specifically programmed.
Machine learning needs to be specifically programmed.
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Deep learning (D L) is a subset of the M L field that describes systems capable of learning from mistakes.
Deep learning (D L) is a subset of the M L field that describes systems capable of learning from mistakes.
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Data mining involves searching for patterns in large amounts of data.
Data mining involves searching for patterns in large amounts of data.
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Study Notes
Chapter 1: The Impact of Technology in a Changing World
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Learning Objectives (Page 2):
- Describe various technological tools affecting national and global issues.
- Describe various global social issues impacted by technology.
- Describe how technology changes connections and collaboration.
- Summarize technology's impact on product choice and consumption.
- Characterize computer literacy and explain its importance.
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Learning Objectives (Page 3):
- Describe AI systems and their goals.
- Describe the importance of AI and emerging technologies in careers.
- Define ethics and various ethical systems.
- Describe personal ethical development influences.
- Present examples of how technology creates ethical challenges.
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Technology in a Global Society (Page 4):
- Social networking tools connect and exchange ideas.
- Crisis-mapping tools collect and map information.
- Examples include Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for connection and crisis-mapping tools.
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Technology's Impact on Global Issues (Page 5):
- Health Care: Global pandemic (COVID-19) impact, scientific visualization tools for antibody development, computationally intense modeling for vaccine discovery.
- Environment: Data could alert scientists to new trends.
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The Digital Divide (Page 6):
- A gap in Internet access and technical tool availability between regions.
- Precludes full global collaboration.
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Technology Connecting People (Page 7):
- Web 2.0 allows easy content contribution and connections.
- Cognitive surplus is the combination of leisure time and tools to be creative.
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Connecting Through Business (Page 8):
- Support other people's dreams through crowdfunding, asking for small donations from a large number of people.
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Technology Impacting Consumption (Page 9):
- Marketing is changing how we purchase, influenced by influencers and crowdsourcing.
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Sharing Economy (Page 10):
- Access vs. ownership changing, with technology supporting subscription models for cars and bicycles.
- Examples include Zipcar, CitiBike, collaborative consumption.
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Importance of Computer Literacy (Page 11):
- Computer literacy understanding capabilities and limitations of computers, using them safely and efficiently.
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Savvy Computer User & Consumer (Page 12):
- Avoiding hackers, viruses, protecting privacy, understanding risks, and using the web wisely.
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Artificial Intelligence (Page 13):
- Intelligence is the ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills.
- AI systems are similar to human intelligence's reasoning, problem-solving.
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AI Goals (Page 14):
- The goal in the 1950s was to create a machine that could think like a human.
- Central goals of AI include NLP, perception, knowledge representation, planning, and problem-solving.
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AI Developments (Page 15):
- Expert systems mimic human experts.
- Artificial neural networks are based on the human brain structure.
- Machine learning analyzes patterns in data.
- Deep learning (DL) is a subset of machine learning.
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Working With AI in Retail (Page 16):
- Data mining is the process of searching huge amounts of data for patterns, especially to respond to consumer buying/usage.
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Working with AI in Banking, Transportation, Education (Pages 17-19):
- AI used in banks to detect fraud, transportation in autopilots and autonomous vehicles, education in intelligent personal assistants and grading.
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Working With AI in Law Enforcement (Page 20):
- Increase in AI used for various tasks, like facial reconstruction and computer forensics.
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Working with AI in Medicine (Page 21):
- AI used for faster diagnoses, and in prosthetic devices development.
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Working With AI in Psychology (Page 22):
- Improved interpersonal skills using AI, such as in systems for people with autism.
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Ethical Computing (Page 23):
- Ethics: the study of morals and choices made.
- Laws, unethical behavior(not conforming to standards), and amoral behavior (no sense of right and wrong).
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Determining Personal Ethics (Page 23):
- Self-description, key principles, influences on ethics, and preparing statements of personal values.
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Intellectual Property and Privacy (Page 25):
- Intellectual property results from someone's creativity; it is protected by copyright, patents, and trademarks.
- Control and privacy of information is a continuing balancing act.
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Social Justice (Page 26):
- Predictive Policing: Gather data from various sources for crime prevention.
- Military & Government Secrets: Availability of information; right to see confidential documents.
- 3D Printing: Potentially affecting quality control.
- Censorship: Global differences in website policies.
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Social Activism (Page 27):
- Hacktivism: Activities using subversive methods (denial of service attacks).
- Automated Robotic Machinery: Ethical issues associated with robotic systems' choices (self-driving cars).
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Explore the transformative role of technology in today's world through this quiz based on Chapter 1. You will engage with learning objectives that examine technological tools, social issues, and the ethical implications of AI systems. Test your knowledge on how these technologies impact global collaboration and personal choices.
