Technology threats have become the norm, whether it's the rise in fake news, hate speech, or human rights. Technology has had a profound impact on the world around us and has helped to shape relationships between nations. Invading technologies have presented societal risks to the West in the recent years.
Technology has also changed the way we work and created new industries, jobs and exposures. These changes can be detrimental to workers. They may suffer from job loss and anxiety, and may find their work in the "gig" economy. It can be hard to know the full extent of job loss.
Cyber attacks, cyber warfare, hate speech, digital divides and digital surveillance are all a part of the threats of technology. As technology advances, governments are seeking to protect their citizens against online surveillance and the manipulation of data. Despite this, many states struggle to formulate a framework for cybersecurity.
Technological job displacement can be defined as the process by which technology replaces a worker's work. This could take place through robots, digitization and automation. The safety of workers is also at risk from technological job displacement. It can cause anxiety and a decrease in situational awareness. This can affect a worker's health, and may even lead to suicide or alcohol abuse.
Artificial intelligence will also pose a threat to workers as it will alter critical capabilities. It will also increase the risk of human error and the loss of situational awareness. A recent study found that cyber-attacks were rising targeting work-from-home employees. Because of the ease with which terrorists can hide on encrypted mobile phones, it is easier to detect them.
Sometimes the Arab world has been referred to as a "hotspot" for terrorist activity. The region has been the target of new intrusive technologies in the last seven year. While some attacks are initiated by states, others are launched through users. States are also major financiers for extremist groups.
Technology has also led to the rise of radicalism. While some states still use traditional weapons for defense, other countries are using technology to fight viruses, destabilize countries, and disrupt political processes. MCO, a Malaysian hacker, was responsible for shutting down Malaysian courts. Sarawak was another state that implemented a digital surveillance network.
The rise of artificial intelligence is also creating opportunities for new technologies. It could bring about improvements in health management and speech recognition, image recognition, and recommender systems on ecommerce sites. Workers may be able, with the help of these technologies to automate certain tasks. However, we don't know all the potential benefits and disadvantages.
Technology-related hazards and new exposures are another threat. Other than the risk of human error technology has introduced new threats, including fake news and hate speech. Social groups may use the internet as their primary means of communication. It is also used to influence voters for the first time.
Technology can also offer opportunities for stability around the world, but it also presents a threat to democracy. Experts disagree that technology can be used to justify political repression. Instead, technology can be used for building an open society.