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Big Idea 5: Impact of Computing

6 dot points across 6 inquiry questions. Click any dot point for a focused answer with worked past exam questions where available.

How can a single computing innovation produce both beneficial and harmful effects, often unintended?

How does bias get into computing systems, and how can it be reduced?

How does crowdsourcing harness many people through computing to solve problems and gather data?

What legal and ethical responsibilities come with creating and using computing innovations, including intellectual property and privacy?

How do we protect personal data and stay safe online against threats like malware and phishing?

Who has access to computing and the Internet, and how does unequal access affect opportunity?