KoshinderAIR 588 · CSE 2023 · 204 wordsTheir whole copy
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Digital age is bringing rapid transformation in lives of people. It has brought revolution in various fields including communication, workplace automation, virtual space etc.
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Ethical Challenges
Right to privacy :- With growing digital footprint, vulnerability to loose one's privacy is also a challenge. [Eg] Cambridge Analytica scandal to influence elections.
Hacking and Cybertheft :- There has been rise in incidents of hacking. [Eg] State sponsored attacks on Kudankulam nuclear plant.
Biasness in latest technologies because of data set which is feeded. [Eg] AI chatbots shows biasness against minority communities.
Have's v/s Have nots :- Rising digitalisation created another inequality in form of have's and have not's.
Gender divide because of lack of focus on inclusivity.
Misuse of technology. [Eg] Defamation through morphed videos, deep fakes etc. [Eg] Rashmika Mandhana deepfake.
Role of governance
- By setting up regulatory framework so that misuse can be avoided.
- By creating awareness and capacity building among users.
- International collaboration to tackle such global challenge. [Eg] GDPR of EU, Budapest Convention.
- By fixing accountability on digital service providers.
- By bringing legislations [Eg] IT Act 2000.
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Therefore ethical challenges are increasing in today's era with growing digital footprint of technology.
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