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XXIX.2 March - April 2022
Page: 30
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The current state of surveillance: How will society be affected by future advancements in tech?


Authors:
Janelle Mason

During the pandemic, our dependence on technology has increased more than ever. We use technology to attend school, go to work, communicate with family and friends, move supplies and merchandise, streamline medical processes, and much more. Technology is used to bring a level of convenience to our everyday lives as well as to provide companionship. Research studies indicate that by 2030 every smart device owner will own approximately 15 interconnected devices globally, which equates to about 125 billion devices [1]. Among the many advantages we gain from technology are useful applications such as global positioning systems (GPS), smart cities,…




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