LEARNING OBJECTIVE $1\mathrm{.}4$

Identify positive and negative societal effects of the increased use of information technology.

As you have read in Chapter $1,$ the increased use of IS has had a significant impact on society. Section $1\mathrm{.}4$ focused on three areas$$quality$-$of$-$life improvements, robotics, and health care$$to spark your interest in the ways our lives are being touched. Unfortunately, the technologies that provide quality$-$of$-$life improvements can also create economic and political problems. For example, robots that help streamline production also eliminate jobs. Similarly, health care improvements raise concerns regarding shared data and privacy violations.

Conduct a Web search for $$technology and work$$life balance.$$ Look for programs, articles, research, suggestions, and other materials that help you understand the positive and negative effects of the increased use of information technologies.

Discuss the positive and negative effects for the following areas: quality of life, robotics, health care, and work$$life balance.

Please share your internet links for any interesting or informative articles about the topics listed above.