AI is making smart devices – watches, speakers, doorbells – easier to hack. Here’s how to stay safe

Tue, 14 May 2024 12:17:45 +1000

Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>

Andrew Pam
<https://theconversation.com/ai-is-making-smart-devices-watches-speakers-doorbells-easier-to-hack-heres-how-to-stay-safe-223738>

"From asking our smart speakers for the weather to receiving personalised
advice from smartwatches, devices powered by artificial intelligence (AI) are
increasingly streamlining our routines and decision making. The technology is
seeping into our lives in subtle ways.

Manufacturers gather vast amounts of user data to ensure these smart devices
are responsive and personalised. But this can put users at risk of exploitation
by malicious agents, such as hackers looking to steal your data.

As AI becomes more ubiquitous, consumers will also need to become savvier. If
you want to enjoy the benefits of a smart everyday device, you should be aware
of the safeguards needed to protect you from cyberattacks."

Cheers,
       *** Xanni ***
--
mailto:xanni@xanadu.net               Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/                 Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/            Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/               Manager, Serious Cybernetics

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