How to make sure digital technology works for the public good

ScienceDaily
Jan 14, 2022, 11:57 am218 pts
The Internet of Things (IoT) is completely enmeshed in our daily lives, a network of connected laptops, phones, cars, fitness trackers -- even smart toasters and refrigerators -- that are increasingly able to make decisions on their own. But how to ensure that these devices benefit us, rather than exploit us or…

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