2.6 Technology & Ethics

Tasks:

1. Take a look at the following facts about internet access:

Some 2.9 billion people still have never used the internet, and 96 per cent live in developing countries, a new UN report has found. According to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the estimated number of people who have gone online this year actually went up, to 4.9 billion, partially because of a “COVID connectivity boost”.  

“…2.2 billion — or two-thirds of children and young people aged 25 years or less — do not have internet access at home, according to the How Many Children and Youth Have Internet Access at Home report, a joint effort by UNICEF and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).” Unicef

What ethical questions does situation raise for you?

2. The ‘digital divide’ goes beyond internet access. Make some in depth notes on what ‘the digital divide’ means and how this is affecting those who are missing out on access to technology.

3. It has been suggested that internet access should be a human right for all and increased access is one of the targets in Goal 9 of the Sustainable Development Goals, to be achieved by 2030.

Put together a convincing argument that all students (as knowers) across the world should have access to the internet and why governments have an ethical responsibility to ensure this happens.”

One person in class will be randomly selected for a 1 min spot on the 'soap box'!

4. Should we hold people responsible for the applications of technologies they develop/create? Journal a response before exploring ethics within AI or social media. PICK ONE.

Ethical issues in social media

Ethical issues in Artificial Intelligence

5. It's not all bad....digital technologies can be a force for good...journal some ideas before making notes on at least one of these resources.

6. Let's explore ChatGPT as an example of AI - this can only be done in class due to GDPR and the 18 years age limit. Here's a video about what it is and what it can do.

Choose a role from the list below and IN PAIRS consider the ethical issues from either a DEONTOLOGICAL or UTALITARIAN perspective. Is it ethical for someone in the role you have chosen to use ChatGPT in their work?

Copyright lawyer English teacher Technology teacher High school students Medical students Computer scientist

Visual artist Comedian Author Research assistant Professor Doctor Generic lawyer Director of a school

Athlete Journalist Economist Radiologist Recruiter Financial advisor