
spectrum.ieee.org
September 14, 2026
6 min read
46/100
Summary
AI-powered cameras dot streets across the world, equipped with the power to identify faces or vehicle license plates. But a public backlash is gaining momentum. Privacy concerns abound, encompassing the lack of consent for capturing data, how that data is stored and used, and the risk of misuse. Those concerns are motivating people to fight back. The DeFlock project, for instance, maps automated l...