Tell us a little bit about how technology plays a role in your everyday life.
Mujtaba Ahmed: Obviously, with such technology like mobile phones we can talk easily to friends and family anywhere in the world. We can send instant text messages, unlike in the past when people had to send letters to each other, which took weeks. Now I’m able to communicate with my family and friends in India easily through social media, video calls and instant messaging. These are small things that we take for granted but are very important for my everyday life. Also, because English is not my first language, technology helps me learn, whether it’s using videos, artificial intelligence, search engines or online simulations.
Muhammad Khan: For me, it’s the cars and getting from one place to another. In the past, there was nothing — people used animals to go from one place to another. Now we just pick up our phones, book a ride and go anywhere we want to go. I came to the U.S. from Pakistan, where cybersecurity is playing a growing and crucial role in addressing challenges related to the digital safety and security for families. With more people doing digital banking and online transactions, cybersecurity has helped many families I know avoid scams and protect data.
