The spread of the coronavirus is amplifying as more time progresses. That is very problematic, and it may require the use of some very controversial technologies in certain countries. There doesn’t appear to be a countermeasure to the coronavirus crisis as of yet. Coronavirus Surveillance is a Real Thing Some […]
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Stratospheric Balloons Could Become the Next Mass Surveillance Tools
Mass surveillance can come in many different ways. Few people would expect balloons in the stratosphere to post a massive threat to consumer privacy. The concept of launching balloons into the stratosphere is not novel by any means. Balloons are a Powerful Surveillance Tool In the US, there is a […]
Government Officials in Russia Allegedly Sell Access to Moscow’s CCTV Infrastructure
Most technology-related news coming out of Russia will not be positive. New research confirms access to Moscow’s surveillance system can be purchased for very little money. The things one can buy on online forums and messenger groups are absolutely astonishing, but not in a positive manner. Making Extra Money in […]
China Enforces Facial Recognition Scans When Registering a new Mobile Plan
Any new development involving technology out of China will be scrutinized. The government’s desire to introduce face scans for mobile users will only stir the pot even further. Mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets, have become the new medium for a lot of people in 2019. China Takes Facial […]
China Equips Public Housing and Trash Cans With Facial Recognition Tech
Recently introduced technologies are bound to impact our society sooner or later. Facial recognition is one of those concepts which seemingly won’t go away in the near future. In China, it seems as if this technology will be combined with public housing and even trash cans. Not entirely surprising from […]
More US Cities Seek to ban Facial Recognition Technology
While it seems evident facial recognition technology will become mainstream in the very near future, there will be some bumps along the road. More and more US cities are effectively banning this technology as a statement against mass surveillance. A very interesting turn of events, albeit it remains to be […]
IBM Enhances NYPD’s Surveillance Technology to Filter Citizens by Skin Color
Recent developments in the technology industry tend to raise a lot of eyebrows. Especially when it comes to facial recognition and other surveillance tools remaining cautious is of the utmost importance. IBM has, together with the NYPD, developed a new video analytics system which identifies potential threats based on their […]
Extreme AI Surveillance Enables Chinese Schools to Trace Students’ Emotions
Several middle and high schools in China have been utilizing advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning systems to evaluate the emotions, thoughts, and performance of students in class. The highly sophisticated surveillance system implemented by the Chinese government was introduced in late 2017, according to the BBC. As seen […]