7.1.6+Discuss+the+social+impacts+and+ethical+considerations+associated+with+the+use+of+embedded+systems.

There are many social and ethical issues that derive from the use of embedded systems. These systems effectively make tasks that machines do, higher quality, or easier to use.

One quite simple example is a car. Computer chips in cars improve fuel economy and control several parts of the car, including warning lights. The main issue related to this is that not all car engineers are then able to repair these cars once a problem is discovered. It basically requires a degree in electrical engineering to be able to repair a car that has a computer chip.

Reliability and Integrity
Some systems, like the cars mentioned above, may fail with the use of microchips. Because these chips are used, repairing the device or machine is much more difficult.

Security
There is a security issue regarding the use of embedded systems as these systems may have access to important information like credit card numbers etc. making it possible for potential hackers to access this information.

People and Machines
When people begin to rely on the use of IT in their everyday life, they sometimes become addicted to it and need it. This causes some people to perform less tasks than they could have. Certain tasks can be performed by computers, including tasks that could have been better by a human than a machine.



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