15. Trends in Computing and Ethical Issues
Recent advancements in computing are reshaping industries and daily life through transformative trends like artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and blockchain technology. As these innovations grow, ethical concerns surrounding privacy, job displacement, and cybersecurity become increasingly prominent. Addressing these challenges requires collaboration among various stakeholders to ensure technology benefits all while minimizing potential harms.
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What we have learnt
- Computing trends are critical for understanding how technology is impacting industries and society.
- Ethical issues are essential considerations in the development of technology to prevent adverse societal impacts.
- A collaborative approach involving governments, tech companies, and communities is necessary for responsible technology development.
Key Concepts
- -- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Technologies that allow machines to learn from data, recognize patterns, and make decisions autonomously.
- -- Cloud Computing
- The delivery of computing services over the internet, allowing for scalable and on-demand resource access.
- -- Blockchain
- A decentralized digital ledger technology that enables secure and transparent transactions.
- -- Cybersecurity
- Practices and technologies designed to protect systems and data from cyber threats.
- -- Internet of Things (IoT)
- A network of interconnected devices that communicate and share data with each other.
- -- Quantum Computing
- A type of computing that uses quantum mechanics to process information in ways that classical computers cannot.
- -- Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR)
- Technologies that create immersive experiences through digital content overlay or complete virtual environments.
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