Technological developments, such as artificial
intelligence (AI), are being neglected over hacking concerns, despite it
having the potential to change our lives.
A study carried out by IT and business change specialist,
SQS, shows that the majority of the public is reluctant to buy into the latest
tech products because of safety issues and malicious cyberattacks.
The study results found that 56% of survey participants are
worried that their connected home apps could be hacked into; 40% believe
break-ins would increase if connected home had a flaw; 80% looking to buy AI
products said they might reconsider because of targeting by hackers; 52% think
that home robots could fall victims to cyber criminals with malicious
intentions and 48% claimed that they would not purchase AI technology at all
due to cyber threats.
‘Stringent
software testing and quality assurance must be carried out’
SQS’ CEO, Dik Vos, commented on the findings: “Emerging
technologies should be embraced as early as possible if the UK is to gain an
economic and technological advantage over countries who are willing to become
early adopters. But for this to happen, the consumer trust issues that we have
uncovered need to be addressed first.”
“Safety concerns and cyber vulnerabilities should be the top
priority for companies developing innovative technology, rather than added as
an afterthought or worse, once catastrophe has already struck. It is crucial
that companies adopt a quality-first approach to gain the trust of the
consumer. If advances such as AI, self-driving cars,
home robots and connected houses are going to take off in the UK, stringent
software testing and quality assurance must be carried out at every stage of
product development to guarantee the safety of this technology,” he added.
SQS study concluded that emerging technology could severely
affect the UK’s economic growth and to prevent this, businesses and organizations
have a duty to prove to the public that every precaution has been taken to
protect and safeguard technological developments and ‘human life’.
Source: Softwaretesingnews
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