Exploring the Impact of Human Centered Design on the Internet

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Introduction to Internet Millions and billions of lives have been changed. It provides access to infinite sources of information. People from all over the world can communicate instantly. It has revolutionized communication.

History Developed on January 2, 1969 by the Advanced research project agency. In concept, no server was required. In 1982, students and teachers at Case Western Reserve University invented the first freenet. During the 1980s, the US government allowed companies to connect to the internet. Today, internet usage is doubling every decade.

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Measuring Accessibility  Following are indicators that can be used to measure the accessibility of internet:  Internet subscribers  Internet users  Access to internet  Awareness

Moral or ethical issues  Privacy  Confidentiality  Anonymity  Lack of transparency  Job displacement

Immediate effects of development  Though the evolution of the internet started decades ago, January 1, 1983 is recognized as its official launch.  Initial challenges  Spam, abusive emails, malicious scripts, viruses, and identity theft.  Issues society faced by internet  Personal information is being exploited on the internet.  High costs for accessing the internet.

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Continued…  It has transformed numerous sectors.  Changes in society after the Internet was made available  Online access to reading and learning information.  Telehealth services were developed.  Facilitates general communications.

Long-term moral and ethical effects of the technology  The Internet is a perfect technology for launching several long-term projects such as:  Automation: Reduced human resources and makes all its services more efficient.  Artificial intelligence: Today, technology is capable of thinking like a human.  Big data: It is being used to store and provide easy access to users.

Continued…  Below are a variety of perspectives on the Internet from different sectors:  Sustainability: To protect the environment and generate revenue.  Online shifting : To move their entire operations online.  Marketing strategies: To promote brands, products, and services on the internet.

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Continued…  Human development worldwide is not hindered by the internet but enhanced by it in the following ways:  Enhanced communication.  Online education sites and materials are accessible.  Information can now be accessed worldwide.  By shifting online, businesses and other industries have increased their ability to innovate.  It is an easy process to follow.

Conclusion Due to the creation of the Internet, millions and billions of lives have been changed. There are various Moral or ethical issues faced by the internet users. A number of cyber threats plagued the company in its early days. The Internet is a perfect technology for launching several long- term projects. Human development worldwide is not hindered by the internet but enhanced it.

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