1.5.2 Moral And Ethical Issues Flashcards
How has robotics shifted skills sets in different sectors?
A factory may have previously hired many low-skilled workers, but is now more likely to need a smaller set of highly-skilled technicians to run and monitor those robotic systems.
How is behaviour monitored deliberately chosen by the user?
It is used in devices such as smart watches and fitness trackers and is the least controversial.
People would be happy for their behaviour to be monitored in exchange for lifestyle feedback.
How is behaviour monitored through forced tracking?
Forcibly monitoring data is the most controversial, such as GPS tracking criminals or monitoring employees online activities. Most agree that employers have the right to monitor staff activities.
However, should employers be able to see their social media posts or read personal emails sent?
How is behaviour monitored through passive monitoring?
Behaviour can be passively monitored through CCTV cameras and speed cameras. It can provide security and prevent crime, however some may argue that it’s an invasion of privacy.
What are the benefits and drawbacks of data mining?
It allows you to :
- quickly and automatically dig through large stores of data
- discover hidden connections and predict future trends.
- This allows large discoveries and advancements.
-However, there are ethical concerns around processing so much personal information.
What are the ethical issues around technology and the environment?
- Tech puts a huge demand on the environment and its natural resources, which are finite and many technological devices are seen as disposable.
- Computers contain toxic components such as mercury Lots of data are stored online in huge cloud data centres that consume large amounts of energy
What are the impacts of computers in the workplace?
- Employees can access modern productivity tools and specialised software
- Workers can carry out their daily work tasks efficiently
- They can easily communicate and collaborate with each other
What are the impacts of computers in the workplace?
- Employees can access modern productivity tools and specialised software
- Workers can carry out their daily work tasks efficiently
- They can easily communicate and collaborate with each other
What are the impacts of online banking?
They allow access to services with little or no human interaction, it’s more convenient. However, it can be prone to hacking, staff can lose jobs due to automated workers, there are changes in required skillsets and local businesses can see a fall in revenue
