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What impact will the IoT (Internet of Things) have on society?
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James, Group Founder
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Jan 20, 2019 09:41AM

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“You may keep secrets from your friends, from your parents, your children, your doctor – even your personal trainer – but it takes real effort to conceal your thoughts from Google.”
“A future Alexa will pretend to take orders. But this Alexa will be watching you, clucking her tongue and stamping her foot.”
“In the future, voice connectivity will be in every room and almost every object: your mattress will monitor your nightmares; your fridge will beep for more cheese, your front door will sweep wide the moment you approach, like some silent butler.”
“Are we doomed to a cold and heartless future in which computer says yes – or computer says no with the grim finality of an emperor in the arena?”