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TECHNOLOGY
 Negative of artificial intelligence -
developments in the field of artificial intelligence will have a positive
impact on our lives in the near future -
the increasing intelligence of technology will bring some obvious benefits -
Machines are clearly able to do many jobs better than humans can,
especially in areas that require high levels of accuracy or calculations using large amounts of data. -
For example, robots are being developed that can carry out surgical
procedures with greater precision than a human doctor, and we already
have cars that use sensors and cameras to drive themselves -
Such technologies can improve safety by reducing the likelihood of human errors -
these developments will steadily improve our quality of life.
 Positive of artificial intelligence -
artificial intelligence may harm us if we are not careful -
In the short term, there may be a rise in unemployment as workers in
various industries are replaced by machines or software programs -
For example, self-driving vehicles are expected to cause redundancies in
driving jobs, such as lorry drivers, taxi drivers and bus drivers -
In the medium term, if intelligent technologies gradually take jobs away
from humans, people may become deskilled and lose their sense of purpose in life -
A longer term fear is that computers become so intelligent that they begin
to make decisions without human oversight and without regard for our well-being. -
New versions of products almost always have improved features that buyers may want -
A new car, for example, may have greatly improved safety features, or it
may be more economical to run, or it may pollute less -
A new phone may allow the user to communicate more quickly or
effectively, thus enhancing their quality of life  Positive of cameras -
video surveillance has become commonplace in many cities -
the use of video cameras to monitor public areas is a positive measure -
video surveillance helps to deter criminals and to prevent crime -
For example, petty criminals like shoplifters and pickpockets are less
likely to operate in parts of cities where they know that they are being watched -
when crimes are committed, the police can use video evidence to catch and prosecute offenders -
video cameras offer valuable support to police officers, and they make
cities safer for inhabitants, workers and visitors  negative of cameras -
cameras invade people’s privacy, in the sense that people are constantly
being watched by the authorities or by private security firms -
the proliferation of CCTV cameras means that they are being used as an
alternative to police officers patrolling the streets -
this makes members of society not feel safe
 positives of video games -
video games can be both entertaining and educational -
Users, or gamers, are transported into virtual worlds which are often more
exciting and engaging than real-life pastimes -
From an educational perspective, these games encourage imagination and
creativity, as well as concentration, logical thinking and problem solving,
all of which are useful skills outside the gaming context. -
computer simulation games can improve users’ motor skills and help to
prepare them for real-world tasks, such as flying a plane.
 Negatives of video games -
Gaming can be highly addictive because users are constantly given scores,
new targets and frequent rewards to keep them playing -
Many children now spend hours each day trying to progress through the
levels of a game or to get a higher score than their friends -
This type of addiction can have effects ranging from lack of sleep to
problems at school, when homework is sacrificed for a few more hours on the computer or console -
The rise in obesity in recent years has also been linked in part to the
sedentary lifestyle and lack of exercise that often accompany gaming addiction.
 Effects of technologies on relationships -
Technology has had an impact on relationships in business, education and social life -
telephones and the Internet allow business people in different countries to
interact without ever meeting each other -
services like Skype create new possibilities for relationships between students and teachers -
For example, a student can now take video lessons with a teacher in a different city or country -
many people use social networks, like Facebook, to make new friends and
find people who share common interests, and they interact through their
computers rather than face to face.
 Positives of technologies on communication -
new technologies have had an influence on communication between people -
technology has certainly revolutionised communication between people -
Cooperation between people in different countries was much more
difficult when communication was limited to written letters or telegrams -
Nowadays, interactions by email, phone or video are almost as good as
face-to-face meetings, and many of us benefit from these interactions,
either in work or social contexts
 Negatives of technologies on communication -
the availability of new communication technologies can also have the
result of isolating people and discouraging real interaction -
For example, many young people choose to make friends online rather
than mixing with their peers in the real world, and these ‘virtual’
relationships are a poor substitute for real friendships.
 Benefits of mobile phones -
The mobile phone has become the most popular gadget in today’s world -
The mobile phone is portable and versatile -
Mobile phones are now carried at all times by most people, allowing us to
stay in touch with family, friends and colleagues wherever we are -
they now have many more functions than a standard telephone; mobile
phone users can send text messages, surf the Internet, take photos and
listen to music, as well as making calls -
Mobiles have become fashion accessories, and they have revolutionised the way we communicate.
 Benefits of using computers in education -
students learn new skills which will be extremely useful for their future jobs -
For example, they learn to write reports or other documents using a word
processor, and they can practise doing spoken presentations using PowerPoint slides -
technology is a powerful tool to engage students -
The use of websites or online videos can make lessons much more
interesting, and many students are more motivated to do homework or
research using online resources -
each student has a computer to work on, they can study at their own pace.
 Negatives of storing personal information online -
Posting personal data on the Internet can make users susceptible to criminal activities -
People will be likely to be vulnerable to cyber-crimes -
The private information shared online including one’s name, address, date
of birth , etc can be exploited for illicit purposes such as financial fraud -
For example, a hacker known as “Hieu PC” in Vietnam ran one of the
Internet’s most profitable services for selling stolen identity records -
This made many retired people in the United States lose million-dollar pensions
 Positives of storing personal information online -
On an individual level, storing information online facilitates easy access and convenience -
For example, providing banking information online offers users the
convenience of completing transactions such as paying bills, shopping
online, booking tickets over the Internet -
Online shoppers can experience an excellent delivery service as they only
need to provide their mobile phone and address to get their purchased items delivered at door -
During the Covid-19 pandemic, residents in Vietnam are required use
personal information to log in an app called PC-Covid, so that the
government can control the number of people arriving at a destination by scanning their code
 Benefits of online shopping -
Online shopping is more convenient -
Web-based stores allow customers to search for the best deals, make
purchases from the comfort of their homes, and receive delivery of their purchased items the next day -
Online shopping websites offer a world of choices; customers can find
any product imaginable from any brand in the world without being
restricted by their own geography -
Doing online sales means that sellers do not need to pay a large sum of
money monthly for business premises, but they still can sell products through website easily -
This creates job opportunities for many people who have limited capital
 Negatives of online shopping -
The growth of online shopping websites can gradually lead to the
disappearance of traditional store -
This can result in a rise in unemployment among middle-aged people who
have difficulties in utilizing technologies to do online business -
Shopping on the Internet can be risky for buyers as they can only see
products through pictures posted by the owners of stores, and sellers can
easily edit those photos with the assistance of cutting-edge devices -
Customers cannot determine exactly the quality, durability, size, shape
and colour of items; products that look good may feel chintzy and
awkward when they hold them in hands. -
Shopping online means that peole will rarely leave home and have a real
human connection, which results in the loss of community
 Positives of Television -
Watching television is a good way to relax. -
It is many people’s favourite way to wind down after a hard day at work.
Television programmes can be entertaining and enjoyable. -
Viewers have access to a huge variety of entertainment channels. -
Television brings the best comedians, musicians and actors into our homes. -
Programmes can also be informative and educational. News coverage
makes the public aware of events around the world. -
Documentaries can make learning more interesting
 Negatives of Television -
Television is having a negative impact on society. -
Some people link violence on television with crime rates in the real world. -
Children copy the behaviour they see on the screen. -
Children are less healthy because they spend less time playing. -
Advertisers direct their marketing at children. -
Most programmes do not require much thought. - Watching TV is a waste of time -
Many websites contain offensive content. Some sites show violent or sexual images  Censorship: Opinion -
Governments can censor what the public sees or reads in the media. -
To a certain extent censorship is necessary. -
We should use censorship to protect children from violent images. -
Some computer games involve killing people or committing crimes. -
The Internet also needs to be controlled. Many websites show pornography and violence. -
There should be age limits for websites and computer games. -
Parents need to take responsibility for checking what their children watch. -
It is impossible for governments to control everything we see.