Impact of Computing Resources

CS 110 1 Impact of Computing LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. Explain how the advancement of technology can have a negative effect on our environment. 2. Describe ways in which cloud computing can help level the playing field between large scale businesses and smaller businesses. 3. Describe activities that contribute to carbon footprints. 4. Describe issues that contribute to the digital divide. 5. Explain how bias can exist in computing algorithms and innovations. 6. Describe ways in which people participate in problem-solving processes at scale. 7. Explain how the use of computing can raise legal and ethical concerns. 8. List at least three beneficial effects and three harmful effects of Artificial Intelligence (AI). 9. List at least three advantages and three disadvantages of Open AI (Chat GPT) for students in the educational environment. -Some LOs adapted from College Board AP CS Principles Resources Blown to Bits (BTB-2 nd edition, Chapter 1: Digital Explosion: Why Is It Happening, and What Is At Stake?) http://www.bitsbook.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/9780137441075-Blown-to-Bits-2e.pdf Articles/Web Resources • What is Cloud Computing: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2372163,00.asp • Environmental impact of computation and the future of green computing https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/03/210302185414.htm • What are Deep Fakes and how do you spot them? https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2020/jan/13/what-are-deepfakes-and-how-can-you-spot-them • Drone technology uses and applications for commercial, industrial and military drones in 2021 and the future: https://www.businessinsider.com/drone-technology-uses-applications • Open AI in Education: https://www.forbes.com/sites/cindygordon/2023/04/30/how-are-educators-reacting- to-chat-gpt/?sh=7ab8fc7e2f1c or Schools Banning ChatGPT: https://www.businessinsider.com/chatgpt- openai-cto-says-chatgpt-can-improve-classroom-learning-education-2023-2 • How to close the Digital divide in the US: https://hbr.org/2021/07/how-to-close-the-digital-divide-in-the-u-s • Preventing Harmful AI Bias with Fairness through Awareness: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2022/06/21/preventing-harmful-ai-bias-with-fairness- through-awareness/?sh=5bcd91e86c83 • Resources for Scarlet Apps: http://scarletmail.rutgers.edu/index.php?page=home; http://scarletmail.rutgers.edu/index.php?page=faq • Security and Privacy in Cloud Computing Videos • How I am fighting bias in algorithms (8:35): https://www.ted.com/talks/joy_buolamwini_how_i_m_fighting_bias_in_algorithms?language= en • Coded Bias https://www.netflix.com/title/81328723 (The documentary on the information presented in the above TED talk. (1:25:00) (optional)