Ethics and Technology in Society

The video discusses ethical issues in computer science, focusing on the internet's benefits and challenges. It explores arguments for and against internet regulation, highlighting the responsibilities of data centers, ISPs, and social networks. Ethical questions about encryption, social media's impact on mental health, and the digital divide are also considered.

What is the primary focus of ethics in computer science?

• Determining what is legal

• Understanding cultural differences

• Assessing technical feasibility

• Evaluating what is morally right or wrong

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of the internet mentioned in the video?

• Access to a vast encyclopedia

• Increased piracy

• Online shopping

• Staying in touch with friends

What responsibility do some people believe data centers should have?

• Managing data held on their servers

• Regulating internet speed

• Uploading content

• Creating social networks

What is one argument for regulating the internet?

• Parents should be responsible for their children's internet use

• Freedom of expression is an absolute right

• The internet should be treated like other media

• The internet is too large to regulate

What is one argument against internet regulation?

• Social networks should police content

• Automatic filtering is effective

• The internet is similar to other media

• Censorship harms democracy

Who argued that undermining encryption could lead to security breaches?

• Amber Rudd

• Sir Tim Berners-Lee

• Internet service providers

• Craig

What is a potential consequence of breaking encryption, according to Sir Tim Berners-Lee?

• It will improve internet regulation

• It could lead to others exploiting the system

• It will make catching terrorists easier

• It will enhance privacy

What is a typical characteristic of ethical issues?

• They have clear right or wrong answers

• They are purely legal matters

• They involve simple technical solutions

• They involve complex arguments without clear answers

Which ethical question is related to social media's impact on teenagers?

• Should DNA sequencing be stored in a database?

• Is trolling ever acceptable?

• Should teenagers be restricted from using social media?

• Do computer games affect children's behavior?

What is a concern related to the advancement of computer technology?

• It simplifies ethical issues

• It creates a digital divide

• It improves social behavior

• It reduces privacy concerns