User:GeoFlem/Developing Technology: Social Media

Hello!

I'm a current student at George Mason University and I'm preparing to write a research paper on social media networks. The criteria for the research paper assignment was to pick a developing information technology; then discuss the technology, its benefits, legal and ethical concerns, security problems, and future uses.

Social media networks are a fitting topic because they play an instrumental part in how we communicate in the 21st century. The last couple of years have seen a major development in social media network applications such as Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, etc. These networks allow people and business to communicate globally, provide dynamic education, produce data research opportunities, and drive new forms of marketing. The before mentioned are just a few benefits of social media networks. Their necessity will only grow as technology pushes to satisfy our personal needs.

The positive aspects are great, but all is not well with social media networks. Ethical and legal concerns have plagued online network companies like Facebook, who must face the consequences of their networks being misused, e.g., cyberbullying. There are also security concerns about protecting members private data from cybercriminals. Who are constantly looking for ways to penetrate systems and steal or corrupt information.

Currently, I'm in the final stages of my draft and just need to add more detailed information. Having to research this topic has helped me better understand the social networks and their impact on humanity.

George