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In the workplace, digital tools increase efficiency but also lead to constant availability, blurring the boundaries between work and personal life. Remote work offers flexibility but can also isolate workers and diminish social bonds. In education, online platforms democratize access but often widen the digital divide for those without reliable internet or devices.
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Governments and corporations collect vast amounts of data, raising ethical concerns about surveillance and control. In authoritarian regimes, digital tools are used to monitor and suppress dissent. Even in democracies, targeted advertising and predictive algorithms influence behavior in subtle, powerful ways.