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AI surveillance in Hawaii prompts 'Big Brother' concerns
Honolulu Police Chief David Lazar plans to expand automated license plate readers across Oahu to feed into a real-time crime center starting in August 2026. Cybersecurity experts and the ACLU oppose the move due to privacy concerns and potential AI errors.
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