The use of technology in surveillance and its detrimental impact on personal privacy has often sparked heated debates. While some are aware of the use of gadgets for keeping out a close eye on individuals' activities, a large chunk of the population is completely alien to such a possibility. This essay will shed light on the pros and cons of using such a system followed by my own opinion.
There are a plethora of benefits that proctoring systems bring in. First and foremost, it goes a long way in providing a sense of security to the citizens. With the advent of technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, which is commonly abbreviated as AI, it is possible to determine and analyze the nature of the text as well as speech. 'Person of Interest', for instance, is a TV series available on 'Amazon Video' that demonstrates the use of Artificial intelligence in a central government's surveillance system to give out names of potential victims and perpetrators. Moreover, when we leverage software systems it can help automate daily tasks and provide us with extensive insights. For example, most modern cars, which are now equipped with IoT systems, allow the end-user to track the car as well as provide periodic notifications for the service of the car.
However, in order to gain insights from the data it needs to be stored in a centralized system, such as a database. The storage of users' sensitive information at a centralized location is an idea resented by some, mainly because of the threats it brings in. One of them is the loss of users' confidential data, as hackers could gain unauthorized access and exploit the database. Additionally, storing data comes with the responsibility to be able to manage and maintain it periodically. Therefore, it is imperative that it should be handled by professionals who have a knack for technology.
All in all, while the use of technology in tracking the activities of the common folk has multiple advantages, it certainly has its own shortcomings. In my opinion, if executed in a safe manner, keeping an eye on activities can turn out to be a boon. I would go as far as to say that the officials should act in a fastidious manner and deter criminal activities and accordingly serve to curtail any dissatisfaction amongst its citizens.
The
use
of technology in surveillance and its detrimental impact on personal privacy has
often
sparked heated debates. While
some
are aware of the
use
of gadgets for keeping out a close eye on individuals'
activities
, a large chunk of the population is completely alien to such a possibility. This essay will shed light on the pros and cons of using such a
system
followed by my
own
opinion.
There are a plethora of benefits that proctoring
systems
bring in.
First
and foremost, it goes a long way in providing a sense of security to the citizens. With the advent of technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, which is
commonly
abbreviated as AI, it is possible to determine and analyze the nature of the text
as well
as speech. 'Person of Interest',
for instance
, is a TV series available on 'Amazon Video' that demonstrates the
use
of Artificial intelligence in a central
government
's surveillance
system
to give out names of potential victims and perpetrators.
Moreover
, when we leverage software
systems
it can
help
automate daily tasks and provide us with extensive insights.
For example
, most modern cars, which are
now
equipped with IoT
systems
,
allow
the
end
-user to
track
the car
as well
as provide periodic notifications for the service of the car.
However
, in order to gain insights from the data it needs to
be stored
in a centralized
system
, such as a database. The storage of users' sensitive information at a centralized location is an
idea
resented by
some
,
mainly
because
of the threats it brings in. One of them is the loss of users' confidential data, as hackers could gain unauthorized access and exploit the database.
Additionally
, storing data
comes
with the responsibility to be able to manage and maintain it
periodically
.
Therefore
, it is imperative that it should
be handled
by professionals who have a knack for technology.
All in all, while the
use
of technology in tracking the
activities
of the common folk has multiple advantages, it
certainly
has its
own
shortcomings. In my opinion, if executed
in a safe manner
, keeping an eye on
activities
can turn out to be a boon. I would go as far as to say that the officials should act
in a fastidious manner
and deter criminal
activities
and
accordingly
serve to curtail any dissatisfaction amongst its citizens.