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This explainer explains how AI-powered surveillance technology works and why it's causing public concern about privacy and potential misuse.
Comcast's new router motion detection feature raises privacy concerns as it could potentially share data with law enforcement. The technology, while marketed as a security tool, has sparked debate over user consent and data sharing practices.
Data centers have emerged as pivotal players in American politics, influencing elections and public discourse in unprecedented ways. The 2026 political landscape revealed how these digital infrastructure hubs are reshaping democratic processes.
Steve Elmers, known as the 'Guardrail Guy,' has been targeted after his viral videos exposing license plate readers were vandalized. His activism highlights growing concerns about government surveillance and digital privacy.
A Texas company has launched an AI system that monitors prison phone calls to identify speakers using voice biometrics, raising privacy concerns.
As law enforcement agencies increasingly adopt AI technologies, a new industry has emerged to supply these tools to police departments, raising concerns about privacy, bias, and accountability.
New York has banned recording eyewear in all 1,240 of its courts, marking the first such restriction in the U.S. The move targets smart glasses with recording capabilities, putting companies like Meta under scrutiny.
Klaus Schwab, founder of the World Economic Forum, has filed a criminal complaint after a covert listening device was discovered in his Geneva home. The incident raises serious questions about surveillance and threats to global leaders.
This article explains how surveillance technology works and why even its creators are concerned about privacy. It uses the story of Palantir's CEO to illustrate how advanced data collection systems can track people anywhere in the world.
Flock Safety dominates the U.S. automated licence plate reader market, with over 100,000 units deployed nationwide. These systems, while marketed for public safety, raise significant privacy concerns as surveillance expands across the country.
Xprize founder Peter Diamandis argues that global surveillance is beneficial, claiming humans behave better when watched. His views spark debate on privacy and transparency.
Russian forces used a Cellebrite forensic tool to hack an opposition politician’s iPhone, despite the company’s public withdrawal from the Russian market.
