NC Budget Allows Mass Surveillance
North Carolina's new budget authorizes the use of AI cameras to track drivers on state-maintained roads, sparking concerns over civil liberties
North Carolina's new budget allows the State Bureau of Investigation to track drivers on any state-maintained road using AI cameras, as reported by mass surveillance on state roads, sparking concerns over civil liberties and privacy. This development is part of a broader trend of governments increasing their surveillance capabilities, with lawmakers pushing back on warrantless surveillance in other contexts. Organizations such as the American Civil Liberties Union have filed lawsuits and advocated for stronger oversight of surveillance technologies, as explained on ICE surveillance technology and privacy rights. The issue of surveillance and data protection is also being addressed in other countries, with India's data protection bills and US bill requiring facial recognition for online betting being considered, while the Electronic Frontier Foundation highlights the need for transparency and key privacy features in smart devices.
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