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- Dozens of Flock AI Camera Feeds Were Just Out There [theverge.com]
"Flock is a technology company that works with thousands of law enforcement agencies and businesses to deploy a network of AI-powered cameras across the country. It also recently partnered with Ring, giving Flock customers the ability to request footage from users in Ring’s Neighbors app."
Emma Roth reports that "livestreams connected to more than 60 of Flock’s AI-powered surveillance cameras were left available to view on the web, allowing someone to see live feeds of each location without needing a username or password, according to findings from tech YouTuber Benn Jordan and 404 Media."
- How to Protest Safely in the Age of Surveillance [wired.com]
Planning to attend a protest? Andy Greenberg and Lily Hay Newman advise that "if you're going to join any protests, as is your right under the First Amendment, you need to think beyond your physical well-being to your digital security, too."
Their tips to protest safely in the age of surveillance include leaving your primary phone at home (or using a secondary device with minimal data), employing encrypted messaging apps like Signal, and wearing face masks to avoid facial recognition technology.
- How Facial Recognition Tech Took Over U.S. Sporting Events [sportico.com]
"Facial authentication technology provider Wicket says it supports more than 50 pro teams across the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, MLS, NWSL, WNBA and Australian Football League, as well as golf and tennis tournaments."
The rapid adoption raises significant privacy concerns, particularly because the U.S. has few laws requiring venues to disclose when and how they use facial recognition software. Sportico's Jacob Feldman says these issues are intensified by how facial tracking data could be combined with sophisticated online monitoring and AI-powered individualized messaging, creating an expansive surveillance ecosystem that extends far beyond the ballpark.
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