1.2.11 - Discuss the social and ethical issues associated with the introduction of new IT systems.

Question 1

Describe some possible impacts of machines on the job market.

Answer 1

Machines are replacing humans in countless tasks, forcing millions of people into unemployment. A counterargument to this is that jobs don’t vanish, and they just change. Advances in robotics and AI may eventually replace large amounts of workers with robots. This could create social disturbances similar to that seen during the industrial revolution.

Question 2

Provide 6 discussion points when considering the social and ethical issues associated with the introduction of new IT systems.

Answer 2

1) Robots replacing humans
2) AI algorithms replacing human workers
3) New systems being addictive/frustrating/less efficient
4) New systems prompting new markets
5) Accessibility changing work-patterns
6) Software changes driving hardware changes and vice versa