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Facial recognition — technology that identifies people by analyzing their facial featuresConsent — permission or agreement to do somethingEncrypted — information that has been scrambled so that only authorized people can read itLoan — money that is borrowed and must be repaid with interestHarm — physical or emotional injury or damageEnsure — to make sure that something happens or is done correctlySurveillance — the act of watching or monitoring someone or something, usually by an authorityPrivacy — the state of being free from public attention or intrusionDiscrimination — unfair treatment of a person or group based on their race, gender, religion, or other characteristicsCensorship — the suppression or prohibition of any parts of books, films, news, etc. that are considered obscene, politically unacceptable, or a threat to securityBias — a tendency to favor or against a particular person, group, or ideaPrivacy invasion — a violation of someone's personal privacyCyberbullying — the use of electronic communication to bully someone, usually by sending abusive or threatening messagesAccess — the ability to use or enter somethingData — information, especially facts or numbers, that can be analyzed or used to make decisions
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Social and ethical issues related to IT
Example: Some smartphones use facial recognition to unlock the screen.
Example: Before taking someone's photo, it's important to get their consent.
Example: My email account is encrypted to keep my messages safe from hackers.
Example: I took out a loan to buy a new car.
Example: The medication caused more harm than good, so I stopped taking it.
Example: We need to ensure that all the equipment is working properly before we start the experiment.
Example: The government uses surveillance cameras to keep an eye on public spaces.
Example: People are concerned about their privacy being violated by social media companies.
Example: The company was sued for discrimination in its hiring practices.
Example: Some countries have strict censorship laws that limit freedom of expression.
Example: The study was criticized for its bias toward certain types of data.
Example: Some people feel that social media companies are invading their privacy by collecting their personal information.
Example: Cyberbullying can have serious emotional consequences for the victim.
Example: Not everyone has access to high-speed internet in their home.
Example: The company collects data on its customers' shopping habits to improve its marketing strategy.
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