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An estimated 38 billion devices are connected to the internet this year, highlighting the fact that the Internet of Things (IoT) is not a farfetched futuristic concept, but the reality for most of the modern world. Many of these connected devices are toys that children enjoy, but no matter how fun they may be, challenges have come to the surface due to privacy concerns and socio-political issues pertaining to gender-neutral toys. It turns out, toys are a complicated issue that revive many age-old worries that fuel one important societal concern – the protection of every child.
IoT toys and perceived risks
In a world where a whopping 90 percent of children under the age of two are already connected online through their toys or their smart devices, many parents are now keeping themselves abreast with the latest updates to ensure…
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Posted by: Karoline Gore |
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October 21, 2020 at 09:09PM
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