Yes, this is a very good topic for Humane Technology investigation!
Internet of Things is another of those technologies that are still in its infancy, and have huge potential to be introduced in ways that are not all that beneficial to us. Currently most IoT devices are security nightmares - there is no security-first mindset among developers - and oftentimes very, very invasive to privacy.
Mozilla recently started collecting gadgets with “Privacy Not Included” on a special naming & shaming page. See Privacy is fundamental to Humane Tech (and Democracy)!
In your home - Alexa’s and Siri’s apart - stuff is installed at build-time, where people are unaware that they infringe privacy, like smart thermostates. These things can record exactly what devices you are using. When your TV is on or off, how often you turn on your washing machine, etc. Just one example.
Same is true for smart lighting systems, Ring door systems, etc.
The lack of security creates a Valhalla for hackers.
@mpot it would be very interesting to hear some of your views and insights in this area!
(PS. I changed the topic title to make it more descriptive and easier to find).