Social risks of information technology development in the knowledge society

Authors: Sorokin M.A.
Published in issue: #5(100)/2025
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Category: Humanities | Chapter: Social sciences
Keywords: information technologies, digitalization, knowledge society, social risks, digital inequality, information security, soft security, ethical and legal risks
Published: 17.10.2025

The article examines the social risks of information technology development in the context of globalization and the transition to a knowledge society in which these technologies are a key factor in development. It is shown that the rapid process of digitalization and the deep penetration of information and communication technologies into all spheres of modern society are accompanied by significant social challenges and risks that require close attention from researchers, politicians and the public. The risks of digital inequality, prospects and dangers of loss of privacy, threats to information and soft security are analyzed, taking into account global trends, unresolved ethical issues and lack of legal regulation.

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