1. You and your business partner have developed an innovative new product that will appeal to a wide range of potential customers. However, you don't have much money to help you get your company off the ground. How can cloud technologies help you connect with your target market? 2. Think of a website you've used recently to make an online purchase. What features of that website helped build your trust in that company sufficiently to buy from them? 3. Some people prefer to interact with a chatbot while others would rather talk to a human. Which do you prefer and why? 4. IT technology has come a long way in just a few years. However, many people still have extensive concerns about using smart technology due to perceived security threats. Would you be comfortable having a smart lock on your front door? Would you like to have other smart devices in your home? What security concerns do you have with these devices? 5. Have you used an Al assistant like Siri, Alexa, or the Google Assistant? What kinds of tasks do you think these assistants are most helpful with?