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surveillance drones

Coverage of surveillance drones in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 9 · 13:00 UTCMost recent: Jul 24 · 13:00 UTC
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  • TECHNOLOGYJul 24 · 13:00 UTCSF STANDARD
    San Francisco once declared war on tech. Tech won

    San Francisco, after past conflicts with tech including Google bus blockades and a facial-recognition ban, has now adopted surveillance drones and robocars. The city's current truce with the tech industry remains uncertain.

  • SECURITYJun 9 · 13:00 UTCGUARDIAN US
    Surveillance drones deployment on US’s Great Lakes raises data collection fears

    The US Coast Guard has deployed surveillance drones in the Great Lakes to track illicit activity, but rights groups and locals fear the program could shift toward data collection. The initiative, involving at least six sailing drones, has raised concerns despite the region not being a known hub for drug or immigration-related crimes.