9.5 Ethical, Legal, and Environmental Impacts of Computing
Computing affects many aspects of daily life. Technology can have ethical or unethical effects, legal or illegal consequences, and can impact the environment. Ethical use involves making fair and responsible choices when using digital tools. Legal use follows the laws related to technology. Environmental impact includes energy consumption, electronic waste, and other effects on nature. Awareness of these impacts helps make informed and responsible decisions when using computing resources.