Digital Impact Flashcards

A social media platform uses an algorithm to decide which posts appear in a user's feed. Which digital impact concern does this BEST illustrate?

Answer: Filter bubbles limiting exposure to diverse viewpoints

Algorithmic curation can create filter bubbles by showing users only content that aligns with their existing views.

A city deploys facial recognition cameras in public spaces to identify criminals. Which tradeoff does this scenario BEST represent?

Answer: Security vs. privacy

Facial recognition in public spaces trades individual privacy for potential public safety benefits.

Which of the following is an example of a positive unintended consequence of the internet?

Answer: Grassroots organizing enabling social movements

The internet enabled grassroots organizing and social movements that were not an original design goal but emerged as a positive societal outcome.

A company collects user data without clearly disclosing how it will be used. Which principle of ethical data use does this violate?

Answer: Transparency

Transparency requires that users are clearly informed about how their data is collected and used.

The digital divide refers to which of the following?

Answer: Unequal access to technology and the internet across populations

The digital divide describes the gap between those who have access to technology and the internet and those who do not.

A researcher publishes findings online under a Creative Commons license. Which aspect of the digital age does this BEST support?

Answer: Open access to knowledge and collaboration

Creative Commons licenses allow researchers to share knowledge openly, promoting collaboration and democratizing access to information.

Which scenario BEST demonstrates the concept of 'surveillance capitalism'?

Answer: A company selling user behavioral data to advertisers for profit

Surveillance capitalism involves collecting and monetizing user data and behaviors as a primary business model.