Impact of Technology on Society and Ethics

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How do social networking tools primarily impact group interactions?

  • They enable groups to connect and exchange ideas. (correct)
  • They encourage competition among groups rather than cooperation.
  • They promote isolation by limiting face-to-face communication.
  • They allow individuals to work independently without collaboration.

Which technology has been essential in enhancing vaccine discovery?

  • Crisis-mapping tools
  • Social networking tools
  • Scientific visualization tools
  • Computationally intense modeling software (correct)

What role do crisis-mapping tools play in managing global issues?

  • They provide entertainment during global crises.
  • They collect and map information for better decision-making. (correct)
  • They analyze financial data for crisis prediction.
  • They are used primarily for educational purposes.

Which of the following is a significant impact of technology on consumer behavior?

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What are the main goals of artificial intelligence systems?

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In terms of ethical development, what influences an individual’s personal ethics?

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How does technology contribute to ethical challenges?

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What is a main effect of technological tools on global health care?

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What is the primary focus of artificial intelligence in the 1950s?

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Which of the following is NOT a central goal of artificial intelligence?

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How does computer literacy relate to online safety?

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What technology is essential for identifying fraud in banking?

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Which of the following is NOT a major development contributing to functional AI systems?

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What process involves searching large amounts of data for patterns in retail?

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What type of technology is used for autopilots in commercial airplanes?

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Which skill is NOT typically associated with computer literacy?

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What does the term 'Digital Divide' refer to?

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What concept combines leisure time with tools for creativity?

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How does Web 2.0 enhance collaboration?

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What is a primary function of crowdfunding?

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What does computer literacy encompass?

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Which of the following is an example of the sharing economy?

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What role do influencers play in marketing?

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What does collaborative consumption primarily focus on?

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What is one of the primary roles of intelligent personal assistants (IPAs) in education?

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Which of the following technologies is NOT commonly used in law enforcement?

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In the medical field, artificial intelligence is utilized to assist doctors mainly in which area?

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What is a key benefit of using artificial intelligence in psychology?

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Which concept best distinguishes between ethics and laws?

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What is a characteristic of unethical behavior?

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What process is suggested for determining personal ethics?

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Which of the following statements about amoral behavior is true?

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What is the primary concern regarding intellectual property?

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Which of the following is a significant challenge in ethics and technology?

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What does hacktivism often manifest as?

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Which of these areas is associated with social justice in technology ethics?

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What is a potential downside of automated robotic machinery?

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What does censorship in technology primarily refer to?

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Which of the following statements best describes the challenge of self-driving cars?

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What is a potential risk associated with predictive policing technologies?

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Flashcards

Social Networking Tools

Modern tools used to connect individuals and facilitate the exchange of ideas.

Crisis-Mapping Tools

Tools that collect and map information to aid in responding to crises.

Scientific Visualization Tools

Software that enables scientists to visualize complex data, aiding in antibody tests and vaccine development.

Computationally Intense Modeling Software

Software used for intense calculations, accelerating the pace of vaccine discovery.

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Data-Driven Trend Analysis

Techniques that utilize data to identify emerging trends in the environment.

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Computer Literacy

The ability to use computers and technology effectively.

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Artificial Intelligence Systems

Systems designed to mimic human intelligence, often used to solve complex problems.

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Ethics

A set of moral principles that guide behavior, including in the development and use of technology.

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Intelligence

The ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills, encompassing experiences, reasoning, problem solving, perception, and language use.

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Artificial Intelligence

Systems or machines capable of performing tasks typically associated with human intelligence.

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Natural Language Processing (NLP)

A field of AI focusing on enabling computers to understand and process human language naturally.

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Machine Learning

A core AI technique that allows computers to learn from data without explicit programming.

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Data Mining

The process of examining large datasets to identify patterns and trends.

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Expert Systems

Software designed to automate complex decision-making processes using rule-based systems.

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Artificial Neural Networks

Artificial neural networks, inspired by the human brain, are used to process and analyze data for complex tasks like image recognition.

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Cybersecurity

The practice of protecting computer systems from unauthorized access, viruses, and other security threats.

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What is the Digital Divide?

The gap between those with access to digital technology and those without, creating a barrier to equal opportunity and problem-solving.

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What is Web 2.0?

A concept where the internet empowers content creation and sharing, making it easy to connect with others.

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What is Cognitive Surplus?

A collaborative effort combining free time with technology to be creative and contribute to society.

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What is Crowdfunding?

A method of raising funds by seeking small contributions from many people, enabling projects that might not have traditional funding.

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What are Influencers?

People with a large online following who influence consumer choices and trends.

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What is Crowdsourcing?

A process where companies leverage the collective intelligence of a group to gather ideas, solve problems, or create content.

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What is the Sharing Economy?

A system where people share resources and services, using shared ownership or rentals for economic benefit.

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What is Computer Literacy?

The understanding of how to use computers and technology effectively, including their capabilities, limitations, and safe practices.

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Ethics in Computing

A set of moral principles that guide behavior in the development and use of technology.

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Laws

Formal, written rules designed to apply to everyone, enforced by legal consequences.

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Unethical Behavior

Behavior that does not conform to approved standards, violating ethical principles.

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Amoral Behavior

Lack of awareness or concern about right and wrong, demonstrating no moral compass.

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Determining Your Personal Ethics

A process of self-reflection to determine your own moral compass and values.

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Personal Ethics

Personal principles that guide your actions and decisions, reflecting what you believe is right.

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Statement of Values

A concise statement summarizing your core values and beliefs, serving as a guide for ethical decision-making.

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Intellectual Property

Creative work like music, art, writing, or inventions that is legally protected.

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Privacy in the digital age

The balancing act of controlling personal information while still allowing for data collection.

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Predictive Policing

Using technology to predict and prevent crime.

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Social Justice and Tech

The ethical concerns surrounding the use of technology in war and government secrecy.

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Liability in 3D printing

The issues of quality control and possible misuse arising from the widespread use of 3D printing.

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Online Censorship

The practice of restricting access to websites or online content.

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Hacktivism

Using computers to disrupt or attack systems in a politically motivated way.

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Ethics of Automated Robotics

The ethical dilemmas faced by developers of autonomous robots, especially in situations where difficult decisions are required.

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Study Notes

Chapter 1: The Impact of Technology in a Changing World

  • Learning objectives include describing technological tools impacting global issues
  • Learning objectives include describing global social issues impacted by technology
  • Learning objectives include describing how technology affects communication and collaboration
  • Learning objectives include summarizing how technology impacts product selection and consumption
  • Learning objectives include defining and explaining the importance of computer literacy
  • Learning objectives include describing artificial intelligence systems, their goals, and their importance in careers
  • Learning objectives include defining ethics and various ethical systems
  • Learning objectives include describing influences on personal ethics and examples of how technology creates ethical challenges

Technology in a Global Society (Objective 1.1)

  • Technology accelerates global change
  • Technology galvanizes people in new ways

Technology in a Global Society: Impact of Modern Tools (Objective 1.1)

  • Social networking tools enable group connections and idea sharing
  • Crisis mapping tools collect and map information

Technology in a Global Society: Global Issues (Objective 1.2)

  • Health care

    • Scientific visualization tools aid in antibody development
    • Computationally intense modeling speeds vaccine discovery

  • The Environment

    • Data helps scientists identify new trends

  • The Digital Divide

    • A gap exists between internet access levels and technological tool availability
    • Limits the use of diverse perspectives for solving global issues

Technology Connects Us with Others (Objective 1.3)

  • Collaboration benefits others through Web 2.0
    • Allows easy content contribution
    • Facilitates easy connections with others
  • Cognitive Surplus
    • Combination of leisure time and tools for creativity
  • Connecting through business
    • Supporting others' dreams through crowdfunding
    • Asks for small donations from many people for specific causes

Technology Impacts How We Consume (Objective 1.4)

  • Marketing
    • Influencers
    • Crowdsourcing
  • Sharing economy
    • ZipCar
    • Citi Bike
    • Collaborative consumption

The Importance of Computer Literacy (Objective 1.5)

  • Computer literacy involves understanding computer capabilities and limitations
  • Computer literacy involves knowing how to use computers safely and efficiently
  • Computer literacy also involves:
    • Avoiding hackers and viruses
    • Protecting privacy
    • Understanding real-world risks
    • Wisely using the web
    • Avoiding online annoyances
    • Maintaining, upgrading, and troubleshooting computers
    • Keeping up-to-date with technology

Artificial Intelligence Basics (Objective 1.6)

  • Intelligence is the ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills
    • Experiences, reasoning, problem-solving, perception, and language use are components of intelligence
  • Artificial intelligence involves systems or machines performing tasks usually associated with human intelligence
  • Goals from the 1950s included creating machines that think like humans
  • Core goals of AI include:
    • Natural language processing (NLP)
    • Perception
    • Knowledge representation
    • Planning
    • Problem-solving
    • Learning
  • Major developments contributing to functional AI systems include:
    • Expert systems
    • Artificial neural networks
    • Advances in machine learning

Working With Artificial Intelligence and Other Information Technologies (Objective 1.7)

  • Retail data mining processes large amounts of data to identify patterns and respond to consumer buying and usage patterns.
  • Banking uses AI to detect fraud
  • Transportation uses AI in autopilot systems, autonomous vehicles, and robots/embodied agents
  • Education utilizes AI through intelligent personal assistants (IPAs) for individualized learning plans, faster grading, and plagiarism detection
  • Law enforcement uses computers in cars, along with facial reconstruction and computer forensics
  • Medicine uses AI to diagnose unfamiliar conditions, integrate into patient information systems, and design prosthetic devices
  • Psychology uses AI through MACH-My Automated Conversation Coach and affective computing

Defining Ethics (Objective 1.8)

  • Ethics studies morals and moral choices
  • Laws are formal standards applying to everyone
  • Unethical behavior doesn't follow approved standards
  • Amoral behavior lacks a sense of right and wrong

Personal Ethics (Objective 1.9)

  • Determining personal ethics involves describing oneself, listing key principles, identifying outside influences, explaining reasons, and outlining values

Ethics and Technology (Objective 1.10)

  • Intellectual property is creative work and knowledge protected by copyrights, patents, and trademarks.
  • Control and privacy of information is a balancing act.
  • Social Justice involves issues like predictive policing, government secrets, and WikiLeaks.
  • Liability issues related to technology include quality control for 3D printing.
  • Censorship and global differences in website blocking are other concerns.
  • Social Activism encompasses hacktivism (subversive computer use) and denial-of-service attacks.
  • Automated robotic machinery (self-driving cars) present ethical dilemmas in choices

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