Below are some negative impacts ICT has on Society;
1. Job Loss:
One of the largest negative effects of ICT can be the loss of a person’s job. This has both economic and social consequences, for example, manual operations are being replaced by automation (Robots replacing people on assembly line) Multiple workers are being replaced by a smaller number, who are able to do the same amount of work using computers.
2. Reduced Personal Interaction:
Social media has led to a reduction in in-person social interaction. Social media use has also been associated with cyberbullying, and cyber abuse by anonymous users online, which leads to problems with self-esteem, privacy, etc.
3. Reduced Physical Activity:
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