o:9838 Smart dust technology: Convergence of virtual and physical en Abstract: The advent of advanced technologies such as AI, IoT, and SmartDust is poised to transform not only human life but also human nature itself. SmartDust, in particular, offers unprecedented possibilities for integrating tiny, intelligent devices within human biology, leading to the convergence of digital and biological systems. This integration, often discussed in the context of transhumanism, raises ethical and existential questions as it blurs the boundaries between the physical and digital worlds. While technological convergence promises to enhance intellectual, physical, and mental capacities, it also poses challenges related to control, identity, and privacy. The potential emergence of bio-cyber entities—humans augmented by machine intelligence—marks a profound shift in the human condition, which could lead to irreversible changes in human evolution and societal structures. As we enter this era, it is critical to explore balanced approaches that protect the essence of humanity, ensuring that technology serves as a tool for enhancement rather than a force for subjugation. Keywords: SmartDust, Internet of Things, Internet of Bodies, transhumanism. 1552100 978-86-82602-04-0 1552099 10.5281/zenodo.14706408 2026-06-18T08:55:08.593Z 44 yes 46 Aleksandar M. Filipović Faculty of Law for Commerce and Judiciary, Novi Sad, Serbia 0000-0002-1097-2079 Željko Bjelajac Faculty of Law for Commerce and Judiciary, Novi Sad, Serbia person 1250919 0000-0003-4953-8779 Lazar Stošić Faculty of Informatics and Computing, Belgrade, Serbia; Don State Technical University, Rostov-on-Don, Russia person 0000-0003-0039-7370 application/pdf 882864 https://unilib.phaidrabg.rs/o:9838 no yes 17 70 92000001 211A01 Path to a Knowledge Society-Managing Risks and Innovation:6h Virtual International Conference 6 127 134 Niš: Complex System Research Centre; Mathematical Institute of the Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts 2024