Nothing has to be ...
Abused.
Not people, animals and all the other things, living or not.
Until it is chosen to do so. Who does make this decision, should be able to answer to her-/himself.
Excusing the technology, any kind of circumstances, is a poor choice.
Try always to be better than others - not because to succeed, nor to achieve anything.
Kindness, empathy, spending time with others, take responsibilities for anything that helps all earth inhabitants and that this planet will stay our home.