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Social Implications of ICT

Information systems are readily accessible in schools, colleges, and work
places and at home. This includes computers connected to the internet,
digital TV with its comprehensive news channels ready availability of
books, magazines and newspapers all made available by the use of
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information systems. Social services are getting highly improved and
faster. Computers and IT have revolutionized the banking withdrawal,
and access to their account balances.
ICT has generated youth employment. The increase in mobile phones has
led to job creation. Telecasters are being set up in places like shops, schools,
and community centers. IT technicians, computer programmers, and
software and hardware vendors have secured their jobs under the
influence of ICT. ICT has influenced greatly the way people their leisure
time. Younger generations spend most of their leisure time watching
videos and playing online games. The use of social media such as twitter,
face book, and others has become widespread. This new methods of
entertainment has made many youths to stay indoors rather than loitering

Asingo Rebecca
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