In cities and towns across the nation, our communities are being transformed by the implementation of so-called “smart” technologies said to create more efficient, safe, and sustainable environments. These smart cities use a range of devices such as cameras, sensors, and artificial intelligence to attempt central management of everything from traffic and public safety to environmental monitoring. But all this efficiency comes with an unwanted side of surveillance. You can’t even tiptoe through the tulips anymore without a drone noting your preference for floral routes. https://www.activistpost.com/2024/07/efficiency-at-what-cost-smart-cities-and-the-surveillance-creep.html

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