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Insurance companies subsidizing smart home

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US insurance companies, such as USAA and American Family, are offering discounts on home insurance policies when Internet-connected devices are installed. While it encourages the adoption of smart home gadgets, which can prevent pipe bursts or burglaries, it can increase ransomware and the loss of data privacy.

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