Technology's Impact on Global Issues
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Technology's Impact on Global Issues

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What is one of the significant effects of social networking tools on global issues?

  • They limit access to information.
  • They increase the digital divide.
  • They prevent the exchange of ideas.
  • They enable groups to connect and exchange ideas. (correct)

    • How does technology contribute to health care advancements?

  • By reducing access to health information.
  • By developing and delivering vaccines. (correct)
  • By designing physical therapy equipment exclusively.
  • By eliminating the need for vaccines.

    • What is meant by the 'Digital Divide'?

  • A myth that internet access is universal.
  • The gap between levels of Internet access and the availability of technical tools. (correct)
  • An educational initiative to promote technology.
  • A type of social networking platform.

    • What is a primary goal of artificial intelligence systems?

    <p>To automate tasks and improve decision-making.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to be computer literate?

    <p>It enables individuals to thrive in a tech-driven environment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a benefit of crisis-mapping tools?

    <p>They collect and map information effectively.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How has technology fundamentally changed human interactions?

    <p>By enhancing and expanding connections and collaborations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does technology play in addressing environmental issues?

    <p>It can alert scientists to new trends through data.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of Web 2.0 in relation to collaboration?

    <p>To allow easy content contribution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'cognitive surplus' refer to?

    <p>Combination of leisure time and creative tools</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does crowdfunding support business endeavors?

    <p>By asking for small donations from a large number of people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do QR codes play in marketing technology?

    <p>They decide what to purchase and facilitate purchases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does collaborative consumption primarily emphasize?

    <p>Access to goods rather than ownership</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best defines computer literacy?

    <p>Understanding computer capabilities and limitations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ultimate goal of artificial intelligence as envisioned in the 1950s?

    <p>To create machines that can think like humans</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Programming languages development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which technology is primarily focused on searching for patterns in large amounts of data?

    <p>Data mining</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which area is AI utilized to help spot fraudulent activities?

    <p>Banking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do intelligent personal assistants (IPAs) play in education?

    <p>Assist students with individualized learning plans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a function of AI in medicine?

    <p>Provide financial advice to patients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major application of AI in transportation?

    <p>Autonomous vehicles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these AI advancements contributes directly to functional AI systems?

    <p>Expert systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which area involves the use of AI for analyzing digital evidence?

    <p>Law Enforcement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the primary tasks AI performs in the education sector?

    <p>Speeding up the grading process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of ethics?

    <p>The study of morals and specific moral choices made</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes unethical behavior?

    <p>Not conforming to approved standards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does intellectual property refer to?

    <p>Ideas and inventions that are protected by copyright, patents, and trademarks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major concern regarding privacy in technology?

    <p>Control and privacy of information is an ongoing challenge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is hacktivism?

    <p>Using computers in a subversive way to promote political goals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following refers to amoral behavior?

    <p>Actions taken without consideration of right or wrong</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of social activism in technology?

    <p>Predictive policing to prevent crime</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential issue with 3D printing as mentioned in the context of liability?

    <p>Quality control issues related to printed products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Technology's Impact on Global Issues

    • Modern technology plays a critical role in addressing national and global problems.
    • Social networking tools empower communities to connect and exchange ideas.
    • Crisis-mapping tools collect and map information during emergencies.

    Technology and Global Social Issues

    • Healthcare advancements include the development and delivery of vaccines, increased vaccine production, and computer-assisted design of medical equipment like new helmets.
    • Environmental challenges are being addressed through data collection and analysis that aids scientists in identifying new trends.
    • The digital divide, which refers to disparity in access to the internet and technological tools, is a barrier to problem-solving and hinders the utilization of global minds.

    Technology's Influence on Connection and Collaboration

    • Web 2.0 allows for easy content contribution and fosters connections among users, facilitating collaboration for the benefit of others.
    • The concept of cognitive surplus, a combination of leisure time and tools for creativity, encourages individuals to use their skills and leisure time to contribute to society.
    • Crowdfunding, a modern approach to fundraising, facilitates the support of projects through small donations from a large number of individuals.

    Technology's Impact on Product Consumption

    • Marketing technology enables informed purchasing decisions and facilitates the buying process of goods and services.
    • Marketing techniques like QR codes and crowdsourcing play a significant role in shaping consumer choices.
    • Collaborative consumption models, such as car-sharing services (ZipCar) and bike-sharing programs (Citi Bike), promote access to resources rather than ownership.

    The Importance of Computer Literacy

    • Computer literacy involves understanding the capabilities and limitations of computers and the ability to utilize them safely and efficiently.

    Artificial Intelligence and Its Goals

    • Artificial intelligence (AI) refers to systems or machines designed to perform tasks associated with human intelligence.
    • Key goals of AI include natural language processing, perception, knowledge representation, planning, problem-solving, and learning.
    • Functional AI systems have been enabled by developments in expert systems, artificial neural networks, and advances in machine learning.

    Technology's Role in Various Careers

    • Retail: Data mining is used to analyze consumer buying patterns and optimize business strategies.
    • Banking: AI assists in detecting fraudulent activities.
    • Transportation: Autopilots in airplanes and self-driving vehicles utilize AI.
    • Education: Intelligent personal assistants (IPAs) support individualized learning, and AI can accelerate the grading process and detect plagiarism.
    • Law Enforcement: Computers are utilized in car identification, facial reconstruction, and computer forensics.
    • Medicine: AI assists in diagnosis, patient information systems, and prosthetic device design.
    • Psychology: AI-driven tools like MACH (My Automated Conversation CoacH) and affective computing are used for mental health support.

    The Importance of Ethical Computing

    • Ethics: The study of morals and moral choices made.
    • Laws: Formal, written standards designed to apply to everyone.
    • Unethical behavior: Not conforming to approved standards.
    • Amoral behavior: No sense of right and wrong.

    Shaping Personal Ethics

    • Understanding personal ethics involves introspection, identifying key principles you believe in, recognizing external influences, and formulating a statement of values.

    Ethical Challenges Presented by Technology

    • Intellectual Property: The protection of creative work through copyrights, patents, and trademarks is crucial.
    • Privacy: Balancing privacy concerns with the proliferation of personal data is a major ethical challenge.
    • Social Justice: Ethical considerations arise in the application of predictive policing and the handling of classified information.
    • Liability: 3D printing raises quality control issues and liability concerns.
    • Censorship: Website blocking practices vary across countries, presenting challenges to free speech.
    • Social Activism: Hacktivism, the use of computers for subversive purposes, presents both ethical and legal considerations.
    • Automated Robotic Machinery: The ethical implications of autonomous systems, such as self-driving cars, necessitate careful analysis of decision-making processes.

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    This quiz explores how modern technology addresses various national and global challenges. It highlights the role of social networking tools in empowering communities, the advancements in healthcare, and how digital platforms facilitate connection and collaboration. Test your knowledge on the intersection of technology and global social issues.

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