Benefits and Risks of New Technology

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Benefits and Risks of New Technology Abstract Benefits of technology advancement in the world today outweigh the risks in my opinion. However, the risk of identity theft is the biggest concern among technology enthusiasts. With new technology rapidly changing day to day the benefits of using the latest gadgets can save time and money. Using mobile baking is a great time saver. You can now take pictures of a check and deposit the money into your account; this saves you from using gas and wasting time by making a trip to the bank. Roughly one of every five Americans used their mobile phone for some sort of banking activity last year, and about the same proportion say they will probably use mobile banking in the future. (Carrns, 2012) Using GPS save time on giving directions and money on gas since you can choose the fastest route to your destination. Advanced technology will greatly benefit society, yet society must learn to adapt to it as well. While the benefits are great, the risks seem to be the general concern among new users. Identity theft is a risk with all new technologies. According to the Federal Trade Commission, identity theft cost Americans $1.52 billion in 2011. (Stockberger, 2010) Identity theft will always be a worry; technology growth along with new security protocols will be most popular. New companies are now offering guaranteed identity security. Such companies as LifeLock claim they will search known criminal websites for illegal selling of your personal information. With identity theft being the only negative I see to the advancement in technology, I will continue to acquire the new abilities needed and progress with all new technologies. References Carrns, A. (2012, April 17). [Web log message]. Retrieved from http://bucks.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/04/17/consumers-have-concerns-about-mobile-banking-security-survey-finds/
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