Problem: Project Description
The purpose of this project is to allow the students to integrate the material covered in the course and envision how the collection of technologies and concerns discussed in class improves an area or several areas of societal importance
Topic: Social Impact & Equity
Socioeconomic inequalities mean that not everyone has equal access to technologies; this is also called "digital divide." For example, some people have limited access to broadband, limited know-how of technologies, or no access to equipment. How could government, businesses, and technology providers bridge this socioeconomic digital divide? For example, in many parts of the world, there is a shortage of professional caregivers (for elderly, sick people, etc.). Robots could alleviate this shortage. But since such robots can be expensive or require expertise to deploy, how could better care be available to all? Another example is the access to data and analytics, i.e., machine learning. The developers of such systems may limit access due to cost or business concerns. How will the benefits from machine learning be available to all?
i. Problem identification and Description
ii. Stakeholder identification in addressing the problem and exploiting opportunities
iii. Give recommendations to the audience regarding the development of proposed solution