All Flashcards
How does copyright law apply to software development?
Protects the source code and structure of the software from unauthorized copying or distribution.
How is Creative Commons licensing used in online education?
Allows educators to share and adapt materials while specifying usage permissions.
How is Fair Use applied in news reporting?
Allows brief excerpts of copyrighted material to be used for commentary or criticism.
How does open-source licensing benefit the software development community?
Allows collaborative development and sharing of code, leading to faster innovation.
How is copyright relevant to AI-generated art?
Raises questions about ownership, artist rights, and potential bias in training data.
How can biased algorithms affect loan applications?
They can unfairly deny loans to certain demographic groups, perpetuating financial inequality.
How does continuous monitoring impact employee privacy?
It can create a sense of distrust and anxiety, potentially violating employee rights.
How does the digital divide affect access to online education?
Students without reliable internet access or devices are disadvantaged in online learning.
How can misinformation on social media impact public health during a pandemic?
False claims can lead to vaccine hesitancy and the spread of disease.
How do echo chambers on social media affect political discourse?
They reinforce existing beliefs and limit exposure to diverse perspectives, leading to polarization.
What is Intellectual Property?
Creations of the mind, like inventions, writings, art, and symbols used in business.
What is Copyright?
The legal right of a creator over their work, giving them control over how it's used.
What is Plagiarism?
Taking someone else's work and claiming it as your own, including ideas, not just text.
What is Creative Commons?
A public copyright license that lets creators share their work while retaining some rights.
What is Fair Use?
Allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission for purposes like education or commentary.
What is Open Sourcing?
Allows free sharing, distribution, and modification of work, typically software.
What is Open Access?
Research that is freely available to the public, often without copyright restrictions.
Define Economic Rights in copyright.
The right to make money from your copyrighted work.
Define Moral Rights in copyright.
The right to be credited as the author and to prevent changes that harm your reputation.
What is the digital divide?
Inequalities in access to technology.
Explain the importance of checking copyright licenses before using online content.
Ensures you're using the content legally and ethically, respecting the creator's rights.
Why is citing sources important, even when not legally required?
It's good practice, gives credit where it's due, and avoids even the appearance of plagiarism.
What are the potential consequences of plagiarism?
Expulsion from school, ruined career, legal issues.
Explain the 'some rights reserved' approach of Creative Commons.
Creators share their work but retain specific rights, allowing controlled usage.
Why is it tricky to rely on Fair Use?
It's difficult to define, so it's safer to cite or ask for permission.
Describe the ethical responsibilities of computing innovators.
To be careful and ethical, considering the potential harm their innovations could cause.
How can biased algorithms cause harm?
They can discriminate against certain groups, perpetuating inequalities.
What are the privacy concerns associated with continuous monitoring of user activities?
It can lead to violations of personal privacy and potential misuse of data.
How can the internet spread misinformation and harm people's health?
False or misleading information can influence health decisions and behaviors.
How can algorithms create echo chambers and contribute to political polarization?
By showing users only information that confirms their existing beliefs, reinforcing biases.