Beneficial and Harmful Effects
David Foster
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Study Guide Overview
This study guide covers the impact of computing innovations, focusing on how they change the world. It explores the beneficial effects (medicine, engineering, communication, arts), harmful effects (digital divide, bias, legal/ethical issues, security risks, privacy loss, job displacement, technology dependence), and unintended effects of computing. The guide emphasizes Big Idea 5: Impact of Computing, connecting key concepts like algorithms/bias, data privacy/security, and ethical considerations. Finally, it provides practice questions covering these topics, including multiple-choice and free-response examples related to facial recognition technology.
#AP Computer Science Principles: Computing Innovations - Your Night-Before Guide
Hey there, future tech whiz! Let's get you prepped and confident for your AP Computer Science Principles exam. We're going to break down the impact of computing innovations, focusing on what you really need to know for test day. Let's dive in!
#1. The Impact of Computing Innovations
#1.1 How Computing Changes Our World
Computing innovations are reshaping daily life, from shopping to healthcare. Think about how much has changed because of technology. It's not just about gadgets; it's about how we live, work, and interact. Let's explore the good, the bad, and the unexpected!
Computing innovations are not just tools; they are agents of change that affect society in profound ways. They can be both beneficial and harmful, and their effects are not always predictable.
Think of computing innovations as a coin: one side is beneficial, the other is harmful, and sometimes it lands on its edge with unexpected effects. 🪙
#1.2 Beneficial Effects
Computing innovations have been a force for good in many areas:
- Medicine: 🏥 Improved diagnostics, treatments, and life-saving technologies.
- Engineering: ⚙️ Data collection, product design, and simulations.
- Communication: 🗣️ Instant global connections.
- Arts: 🎨 New tools for creation, sharing, and selling.
Caption: 3D printing is revolutionizing fields like medicine and engineering.
#1.3 Harmful Effects
It's not all sunshine and rainbows. Computing innovations also have a dark side:
- Digital Divide: 🌐 Unequal access to technology exacerbates social and economic disparities.
- Computing Bias: 🤖 Technology can reflect and amplify existing human biases, leading to unfair outcomes.
- **Legal and Et...
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