Impact of Computing

Cloud computing

Storing data and running software online instead of on a personal device.

E-Business/E-Commerce

Conducting business and transactions over the Internet.

Scalability

The ability of a system to expand or shrink based on demand.

Elasticity

The ability to quickly scale resources up or down as needed.

Redundancy

Keeping backups to prevent downtime in cases of failure.

Digital Divide

The gap between those who have access to technology and those who don’t, due to several factors.

Open-Source Software

Publicly available software that can be used, shared, and modified for free.

Crowdsourcing

Getting information from online sources.

Citizen Science

Non-experts contributing to scientific research with their own data that they collected.

UAV/Drone

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, which are flying robots used for various purposes.

What is a carbon footprint?

The total amount of greenhouse gases produced by human activities.

What is algorithmic transparency?

The principle that people have the right to understand how computer algorithms make decisions about them.

What is the purpose of Captcha-ReCAPTCHA?

To verify that a user is human and not a robot.

What are some risks of Deep Fakes?

Identity theft, misinformation, and damaging reputations.

Describe one risk and one opportunity of encryption.

Risk: Weak encryption allows data breaches; Opportunity: Keeps personal information safe.

Describe one risk and one opportunity of social networking.

Risk: Can lead to bullying; Opportunity: Connects people and builds communities.

What does it mean that ‘Nothing Goes Away’ in the context of digital data?

Once data is online, it is nearly impossible to erase, raising privacy concerns.

What are some dangers of algorithmic bias?

Favoring one group over another, leading to systemic inequality in outcomes.