Overview
The world of technology is constantly evolving, with new innovations and breakthroughs happening
every year. There are many exciting new technology trends that are set to transform the way we
live, work and interact with each other.
Digital shifts are opening new opportunities in advanced manufacturing, financial services,
healthcare, retail, consumer products, media. education and technology. A technology is
introduced, grows rapidly, comes to permeate our lives, and only then does society begin to see
and address any problems it might create.
In contrast, every IT development comes with at least one ethical conundrum. Despite how crucial
information technology is to our daily life, there are some significant ethical issues that it must
address. It is incumbent to IT professionals and technology users to be prepared for these
difficulties. As more cutting-edge information technologies are released onto the market, most IT
professionals and users are unsure of how to handle the difficulties new technologies pose.
Software developers, businesses and individuals must think about the rights and wrongs of using
information technology every day. The fundamental issues underlying the world of information
technology are the end user's expectation and the provider's ethical duty to use the technology
responsibly.
This assignment will let you explore ethical issues related to the field of emerging technologies.
Based on a foresight study of technological advancement which led to the identification of some
current and future emerging technologies
Your Task
Choose ONE emerging technology and identify the ethical issue arising from the use of that
technology that has been reported in the press recently (from year January 2024 onwards) and
discuss it in depth.
The essay should include a comprehensive examination of the following key areas:
1. Description of the scenario
Briefly explain the scenario of the article chosen by identifying the facts. To make a good
decision about an ethical problem, you must verify that you have all the facts.
2. Identification of relevant ethical issues/dilemma
Identify and define the ethical dilemmas. If there are multiple ethical focal points, only the
most important should be addressed.

3. Discussion on the Technological Impact
Your discussion must begin carefully by analyzing how the technology creates or worsens
the problem in the article you have chosen. This analysis should summarize both the
constructive and adverse factors of the issue, providing a reasonable argument.
4. Inclusion of Technical and Non-Technical Factors
Your discussion should not be restricted to technical difficulties alone; it should also
encompass broader societal dimensions. This involves exploring the technology's
operational method as well as its implications on individuals, organizations, and society as a
whole.
5. Justification using the Philosophical, Legal, and Professional Principles
The ethical implications essential to the issue must be underpinned by a complete
foundation. These must be supported by your stance through the philosophical, legal
frameworks, and the principles that govern professional ethics.
6. Comparative Cultural Assessment
Provide a comparative discussion that includes how the cultural differences impact the
eastern and western view of ethical behavior in the context of the article chosen. You should
clearly identify the differences and the country to which those differences relate.
7. Establishing Your Persuasion
Beyond a balanced analysis, the essay requires that you take a stance. Argue for your own
view of the matter, giving your reasons for your point of view and showing why you believe
that they are better than opposing views.
8. Recommendations
Provide suggestions for real-world actions to be taken based on the research findings.
You will be assessed on your ability to reason, analyse and present cogent arguments for a
particular case. You should outline the main statement you wish to make about your chosen ethical
issue along with your reasons and others’ objections to it. You must conduct in-depth research on
the topic chosen to further justify your arguments. You may use any techniques to set out the basic
structure of your essay.
Assessment criteria
• A comprehensive and coherent essay containing your critical analysis of an ethical issue in IT.
• Your essay should clearly show:
− the main point(s) of the issue;
− your reasons with justification as well as others and
− a critique of the effectiveness of the arguments presented.
• Marks will be awarded based on:
− the extent to which the assignment instructions are addressed;
− identification of main ethical issues;
− reasoning/analysis in the form of the quality of your arguments;
− the comprehensiveness and coherence of your essay;
− factual knowledge, understanding and application of principles of ethics to IT related
issues;
− coherence and logical presentation of arguments;
− professional presentation including correct grammar and spelling; and
− writing and research skills.

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