IMPACT OF DIGITALIZATION ON SOCIETY: A CRITICAL STUDY

Abstract

The digitalization process began in the 20th century which is considered the digital revolution in the nation. Digitalization is the process of converting analog processes to digital forms in all the fields such as healthcare, banking, education, business, media, etc. Now a day, we all are dependent on digital technologies which spread in every aspect of human life and society as well. Digital technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Drones, the Internet of Things, Robotics, 3-D technologies, and much more help to generate, store and process related data with the help of electronic tools and devices. The innovation of digitalization has rapidly increased in society which also has both positive and negative impacts on society. It plays an important role in the social and economic development of the nation. The advantages of the digitalization process include the increase in efficiency, productivity, improved communication skills, increase in transparency, helps for fast decision making, help in the social and economic progress of the nation; offers more job opportunities, and so on. It also has negative impacts like the problem of data security, increases in terrorism and crime, privacy issues, manipulation of data, copyrights, etc. Thus, the present study aims to find out the impact of digitalization on society. For the present research “Random Sampling Technique” is used to choose the samples. This study will be conducted in Vijayapura city of Karnataka State with 180 respondents. The primary data will be collected with the help of a structured questionnaire.