Recent events have caused the media to portray the government as watching every move of its citizens and the people that it was meant to protect. Critics might say that it is a violation of the United States constitution to spy on the people who live in this country. But on the other hand, some people may say that it is ultimately for the good of the United States. According to President Barack Obama, throughout our nation’s history, people were spied on for the sake of national security. He claims that people who are not a threat to national security were not spied on (Obama).
Not only is it a possibility that the government is spying on its own people, but the internet and certain corporations are gathering data on its users. When a user …show more content…
With recent developments in technology, computers, smartphones and even watches collect information about users. Although these technological advances could be seen as beneficial, there are some down sides to it. For the user, when trends in data are analyzed, some tasks may become more convenient. For example, there are devices that can track when the user is out of a certain product and could automatically purchase it. Amazon currently has a system which a customer could purchase a button which orders the certain product when it is pushed. The concept of everyday objects becoming “smarter” through the use of the internet is called the Internet of Things. According to Dr. Stefan Ferber, the Director for Business Development of the Internet of Things & Services at Bosch Software Innovations, The Internet of Things has many benefits and makes the user’s life easier. Usually, devices on the Internet of Things collect various metrics about the user for a variety of reasons. With everyday products connected to the internet, users can lock their homes while across the world, or perhaps change the thermostat without leaving the bed (Ferber). The benefits of the use of smart products is evident. It provides convenience to consumers, and makes their lives a little bit easier. This all sounds good, but there are a few major
Not only is it a possibility that the government is spying on its own people, but the internet and certain corporations are gathering data on its users. When a user …show more content…
With recent developments in technology, computers, smartphones and even watches collect information about users. Although these technological advances could be seen as beneficial, there are some down sides to it. For the user, when trends in data are analyzed, some tasks may become more convenient. For example, there are devices that can track when the user is out of a certain product and could automatically purchase it. Amazon currently has a system which a customer could purchase a button which orders the certain product when it is pushed. The concept of everyday objects becoming “smarter” through the use of the internet is called the Internet of Things. According to Dr. Stefan Ferber, the Director for Business Development of the Internet of Things & Services at Bosch Software Innovations, The Internet of Things has many benefits and makes the user’s life easier. Usually, devices on the Internet of Things collect various metrics about the user for a variety of reasons. With everyday products connected to the internet, users can lock their homes while across the world, or perhaps change the thermostat without leaving the bed (Ferber). The benefits of the use of smart products is evident. It provides convenience to consumers, and makes their lives a little bit easier. This all sounds good, but there are a few major