Topic 6: The bigger picture Students should be aware of the influence of computing technology and recognise that computing has an impact on nearly every aspect of the world in which they live. 6.1 Emerging trends, issues and impact 6.1.1 Understand the environmental impact of technology (health, energy use, resources) on society. 6.1.2 Understand the ethical impact of using technology (privacy, inclusion, professionalism) on society. 6.1.3 Understand the legal impact of using technology (intellectual property, patents, licensing and cyber-security). 6.1.4 Be aware of current and emerging trends in computing technology (quantum computing, DNA computing, artificial intelligence (AI), nanotechnology).