Shining light on the dark side of ambient intelligence
Abstract
Purpose
To identify safeguards against threats and vulnerabilities posed by the emerging world of ambient intelligence.
Design/methodology/approach
Dark scenarios were constructed to highlight the threats and vulnerabilities; safeguards are identified to address those threats and vulnerabilities and recommendations for specific stakeholders are made for implementing those safeguards.
Findings
A multiplicity of threats and vulnerabilities can be expected in the emerging world of ambient intelligence, and a multiplicity of safeguards are similarly necessary to address those.
Research limitations/implications
Additional technological research is necessary in order to develop some of the safeguards envisaged as necessary.
Practical implications
The existing legal and regulatory regime suffers from various lacunae and must be amended to address AmI challenges. Many stakeholders have important roles to play.
Originality/value
The paper identifies necessary safeguards to protect privacy, identity, trust, security and e‐inclusion. It identifies specific recommendations for the European Commission, Member States, industry, civil society organizations, academia and individuals.
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Citation
Wright, D., Gutwirth, S. and Friedewald, M. (2007), "Shining light on the dark side of ambient intelligence", Foresight, Vol. 9 No. 2, pp. 46-59. https://doi.org/10.1108/14636680710737759
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2007, Emerald Group Publishing Limited