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<P>As the number of digital devices used in daily life grows, it comes as no surprise that the next step in technological evolution is to conveniently interconnect these devices. This is where the Internet of Things fits in. The Internet of Things refers to all devices that are connected to the internet and share data on it, but there are numerous applications for this technology, ranging from smartphones to driverless cars. Despite the convenience smart devices offer, they also raise significant concerns about data privacy and security. Readers will encounter contrasting viewpoints on this timely and evolving issue.</P>

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Front Cover.
Half Title Page.
Other Books in the Current Controversies Series.
Title Page.
Copyright Page.
Contents.
Foreword.
Introduction.
1: Is the Internet of Things Beneficial for Its Users?.
2: Overview: What Is the Internet of Things?.
3: The Internet of Things Helps People with Disabilities.
4: How the Internet of Things Upgrades the Transportation Sector.
5: The Internet of Things Lives Up to the Hype.
6: The Democratic Process Is Too Vulnerable for the Internet of Things.
7: Unplugging from the Internet of Things.
8: Data-Driven Technologies Are a Solution in Search of a Problem.
9: Is Increased IoT-Powered Automation a Good Thing?.
10: Overview: How IoT Will Transform How Industries Function.
11: IoT-Powered Automation Will Change Commerce.
12: The Internet of Things Plugs In Communities of Color.
13: The Internet of Things Changes Whom Workplaces Work For.
14: The Internet of Things Has Created an Ad World.
15: Regulatory Constraints on Fiber Will Inhibit the Development of Smart Cities.
16: Is the Internet of Things Sustainable?.
17: Overview: How IoT Technologies Are Used to Combat Environmental Degradation.
18: How IoT Technologies Can Make Cities Sustainable.
19: How IoT Will Revolutionize Waste Management.
20: &#x201C;Smart Farming&#x201D; Will Sustainably Feed the World.
21: The Internet of Food Will Change How We Eat.
22: The Environmental Impact of the Internet of Things.
23: The IoT Means Too Many Servers.
24: Is Data Safe Inside the Internet of Things?.
25: Overview: The Value of Data in the IoT.
26: Blockchain Will Make the IoT Secure.
27: If Challenges Are Addressed, the IoT Can Reach Its Full Potential.
28: Blockchain Technology Requires Permissionless Innovation to Flourish.
29: The Internet of Things Is Only as Secure as the Internet Is.
30: IoT Toys Are Endangering Children.
31: There Are Interconnected Vulnerabilities of the Internet of Things.
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