Essays about: "internet technology and the society"

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1. 1. FACEBOOK IS NOW META. Meta's corporate sociotechnical imaginary and the discursive construction of the Metaverse as the social platform of the future

   University essay from Institutionen för tillämpad informationsteknologi

   Author : Marc Castell; [2023-11-22]
   Keywords : corporate sociotechnical imaginary; corporate communication; future narratives; Metaverse; platform capitalism; strategic narratives; Sociology of Knowledge Approach to Discourse;

   Abstract : The interpretive discourse-analytic framework of the Sociology of Knowledge Approach to Discourse is used to analyze how Meta's senior executives discursively frame the use of augmented reality and virtual reality in order to position the Metaverse as the next social platform during Connect 2021. The findings suggest five interpretive schemas that characterize the Metaverse as a social platform of the future: (a) the Metaverse as the next version of the Internet; (b) the Metaverse as a facilitator of presence and a connector of people; (c) the Metaverse as a marketplace in the Metaverse economy; (d) the Metaverse as a ubiquitous place in our daily lives; and (e) the Metaverse as a space designed in a responsible manner. READ MORE

3. 2. Lost in the Metaverse - Navigating Privacy Challenges in the Jurisdiction of Virtual Worlds

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Juridiska institutionen

   Author : Adeline Fredriksson; [2023-08-11]
   Keywords : Metaverse; Human rights; Privacy; Jurisdiction;

   Abstract : The Metaverse consists of a set of emerging technologies that could be as disruptive as the internet, enabling seamless integration of our digital and physical lives. While offering a wide array of exciting application areas, the technologies also allow for intrusions on our privacy at a higher level than has ever been possible. READ MORE

4. 3. How Venture Capital Could Use Large Language Models to Screen Sustainability Impact Startups

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Miljö- och energisystem

   Author : Måns Vilhelm Tivenius; Karl-Gustav Elf; [2023]
   Keywords : Large Language Models; Venture Capital; Impact Investing; Prompt Engineering; GPT-4; ChatGPT; Impact; Sustainability; Artificial Intelligence; Startup success; Impact startup; Impact measurement; Screening; AI for good; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : This study investigates the potential of large language models (LLMs), such as ChatGPT, to aid venture capitalists in the screening of startups that maximize sustainability impact. To determine the scope that maximizes impact for venture capitalists' and to identify effective screening criteria, the study utilized theoretical research and interviews. READ MORE

5. 4. Beneath the Surface: Exploring the Dark Web and its Societal Impacts

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för informationsteknologi

   Author : Hasan Saleh; [2023]
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   Abstract : The Dark Web is a hidden part of the Internet that has gained attention due to its illegal activities and potential impact on society. This thesis aims to explore the structure of the Dark Web and its actors. Moreover, this thesis covers the effects the Dark Web has had onindividuals and society. READ MORE

6. 5. “Excuse me, I am still here” : Designing for the Wellbeing of People With Dementia

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Medier och kommunikation

   Author : Rosemary Andrade Lima Nerell; [2023]
   Keywords : dementia; wellbeing; design; interaction qualities; critical dementia; ECD; design; meaning-making; media and technology;

   Abstract : A growing number of studies have been addressing the use of technology in dementia care. As traditional views of society focus mostly on the symptomatic aspects of dementia, the use of technology is limited to people’s impairments. READ MORE