Advances in technology E2E encryption: Should big tech be able to read people's messages? We livein an age of constant advancements in technology. In the past few years however. our privacy and security has come into question. Some apps offer ‘end to end encription! which means that only the person using the app can see their messages. The people that have created the app de not have access. Now this technology is being questioned and even possibly subjected to new laws by government. The UK intends to passa bill called the “Online Safety Bil yw the government enforcement to scan apps for possible illegal activity. Thelr particular concern is for police not being able to access key evidence or children being groomed by online predators. This would also put the burden of maintaining user's privacy while keeping children his woul law safe on the tech companies. A burden some might not want to be troubled with, WhalsApp and Signal have already talked about ing their app out of the UK if this bill were to pass I believe thet this isa necessary step to protect ou smmunities and families from harm, In the last few years we have endured way too many mass shootings inthis country that could be prevented. in my opinion. As our technology advances we must also adapt and be able to use it asa resource for law enforcement and the government: Our privacy should come secondary tothe safety and we! being of others. This is a controversial topic, especially after Mark Zuckerberg testified before the US. Congress Do you believe the UK goverment is overstepping the app user's right to privacy? Should the burden fall on the tech companies to create a private’ but "safe" app? Tidy, Joe. 22 Encryption: Should Big Tech Be Able to Read People's Messages?” ABC. 4 Jul, 2023, E25 encryption: Should big tech be able to read people's messages? - BEC News Theatres tempt new audiences with virtual reality Imagine being able to have an up close and personal experience ata theater no matter where you are seated. AVR firm called Box: Office VRis test-piloting a program that would allow audiences to experience play in virtual reality. This would change the game for theaters and audiences asa whole. The emotions ofthe actors and the vibrancy of the scenes would be more visible to the entire audience and even those that physically cannot be there. The program would also boost ticket sales since there arent seating ions, People from all over the world could download plays and watch them at their own convenience, {believe this isa huge step in the right direction for people to experience the ars from anywhere. My only problem with this would be how the actors usually use the crovrd to fuel their performances. with VR this would create a more impersonal environment for them, Do vou think this will enhance the live per POWERED BY mance experience? What are some of the drawbacks to VRin theater?‘Theatres Tempt New Audiences with Virtual Reality" BBC News. 6 July 2023, Theatres tempt new audiences with virtual reality - BBC News The workers already replaced by artificial intelligence Since being introduced to the public in the fall of 2022, ChadGPT has changed Al, The system was designed to respond in a"human- ke" way to questions. Ina report from Goldman Sachs, they estimated that Al could replace 300 million jobs. On the fip side, Al coulld also create many new jobs and help productivity. Frontline employees are estimated to use Al about 20% of the time. compared to the 80% managers are using the technology. This has caused panic in many fields, partly due to the fear of the unknown. This has always been the case for new technology though, as it gets mé and incorporate it into their livelihoods advanced. The public needs to be prepared to embrace it Are you worried about potentially losing your job ue to AI? What could some of the consequences be? “The Workers Already Replaced by Artificial intelligence” BBC News, 15 June 2023, The workers already replaced by artificial, intelligence - BEC News Swindon hub uses realistic mannequins to train students New technology has made it possible fora college students to have ‘real world’ experiences when training lo be in healtheare. The ‘Swindon and Wiltshire Innovative Technology Care Hub has created mannequins that are able to scream, cry and give birth. This has created an environment for students to practice without fear of error. Controlled by an iPad, the mannequins have the ability to ‘cough, scream, and even cry This wll prepare the students for the real patients they will be dealing with in their field, The rooms are filled with the smells of car accidents or maternity wards to create an immersive environment. ‘ow will this change the healthcare field? Would this be plausible in the US? ‘Swindon Hub Uses Realistic Mannequins to Train Students” BBC News, 8 July 2023, Swindon hub uses realistic mannequins to train students ~ BBC News Airbus experiments with more control for the autopilot 0 the actual Would it be possible to flya plane without a human pilot? Airbus is experimenting with extending more autonomy plane, Project Dragonfly is focused on three things: improved automatic landing. taxi assistance, and automated emergency diversion. However, right now this technology is only aimed to aid the pilot in the case of emergency of incapacitation. Al will also be used and ‘can communicate with air traffic control, They have already successfully tested two emergency descents. Some airports possess the oblem is not al air technology called "precision approach; which guides the planes to landing, The p technology. sare equipped with this Do you see us using this technology inthe future to fly planes without human assistance? How wil this technology change the aviation industry? “Airbus Experiments with More Control for the Autopilot” BBC News, 18 June 2023, Airbus experiments with more control forthe autopilot ~ BBC News POWERED BY