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Digital solutions for safety concerns
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About This Trend
While privacy has become a concern in a world of constant online presence and social media, younger generations value the option toshare their locationto resolve these issues. Downloads of the tracking appLife360have doubled since 2021, with over 33 million monthly active U.S. users; the tag#findmyfriendshas surpassed 50 million views on TikTok; and Snapchat allows for real-time user location tracking through itsSnap Map. These are just a few of many examples.
Trend Updates
Feb. 26, 2024 — Seismic shift in everyday usage
- More people than ever are using this technology and it is now more evident that it will be part of the ongoing landscape...
Feb. 26, 2023 — Federal Regulations spike Demand
- Because of continued interest in this technology and a favorable environment for growth...
Feb. 26, 2021 — Pandemic recalibrates supply
- People are unable to create and devote time to innovating this critical technology now
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Social Change
Timeframe: Act Now
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