https://medium.com/@muppetaphrodite/ai-for-good-smart-homes-and-abuse-34eda5213767

A recent New York Times piece took a new look at some unintended effects of the smart home revolution. Entitled “Thermostats, Locks and Lights: Digital Tools of Domestic Abuse”, the article raises unsettling questions about how the Internet of Things can upset the balance of power in a home, and be turned against inhabitants who may not have direct control or full understanding of these devices.

If you haven’t read the article yet, I encourage you to do so. Regardless of your opinion on the NYT (and mine are complicated) — this is an important piece, and one that was shared with me from a number of friends familiar with my own contributions to Internet of Things enabled products like Alexa and Cortana.