The Information Technology Services NAICS Code 541512 industry is continuing to see rapid innovation and change Look at nearly any information technology periodical or information technology journal and you will see several emerging trends for 2018 Three emerging trends for 2018 include Artificial intelligence AI cloud computing and Internet of Things IoT After briefly exploring the emerging trends of AI and Cloud Computing this research paper will focus on the IoT and the government's role in regulating Internet of Things technology IoT will continue to be a hot topic in 2018 Research suggests that the security and privacy of IoT users is not being properly safeguarded or even planned for Many researchers believe that the governments around the world should play a role in safeguarding user s security and privacy Moreover critical infrastructure such as electric grids and water supplies could become vulnerable to IoT security flaws How should IoT devices be regulated to ensure the safety and privacy of IoT technology Should governments have a role in shaping regulation of IoT technology This research will try and answer the question
