Ethical and Social Issues in Information Systems.

(Q1) Internet facilitated some new business processes and new business models. However, many undesirable consequences could occurred. For example, the Uber and Lyft apps could connect two perfect strangers in one car, and no one knows what happens after the two get into the same car. The credential of the drivers and the safety of the riders are not accountable. What are your views on this issue? How to improve the situation and make it better? The deaths, assaults, sexual assaults, kidnappings, felons, imposters, etc. involving Uber and Lyft:

http://www.whosdrivingyou.org/rideshare-incidents (January 2018)

(Q2) As we observed on the news that most of the news media are biased toward either left or right. Actually, its unavoidable that people have different and even opposing views. Internet customers are encouraged to rate the products or services using 5-stars review system. Based on the diversity of peoples viewpoints, do you think its a fair system? Why? Read this article http://time.com/money/page/online-reviews-trust-fix/ (July 2016) and provide your views on the effectiveness of the 5-stars review system.