Social (Ethical) Issues and Opportunities

Digital Divide

The term digital divide refers to the gap in access to technology due to socio-economic factors.
This can result in inequalities in areas like access to information, education, and opportunities.
Solving the digital divide is a concern for societal equity.

Cyberbullying

The proliferation of computing technologies has amplified the problem of bullying onto digital platforms, known as cyberbullying.
Cyberbullying can have serious impacts on the mental health of individuals.
Requires ethical guidelines and laws to prevent and address these behaviours.

Online Harassment and Hate Speech

Internet platforms can sometimes serve as a medium for harassment and hate speech.
Deciding the limits of free speech and ensuring safe online spaces for users is an ethical dilemma.
Many tech companies are investing resources to develop algorithms to detect and filter such content.

Opportunities in Uses of Computing

Greater Connecting with Society

Social media and internet have connected people across the globe, allowing interaction and collaboration in unprecedented ways.
This brings opportunities for social bonding, expressing opinions, and raising awareness on various issues.

Healthcare Improvement

Computing technologies have tremendous potential to improve healthcare delivery and patient outcomes.
Telemedicine can improve healthcare access for people in remote areas or with mobility issues.
Artificial intelligence can help in precision medicine, disease diagnosis and predicting patient outcomes.

Enhancing Creativity

Digital tools and online platforms foster creativity and innovation by providing a space for the creation and sharing of art, ideas, and solutions.
This can lead to improved skills, exposure, and opportunities, particularly for those who might not otherwise have access to traditional creative outlets.