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School Buses Turned Into Mobile Surveillance Cameras

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Hacker News ·

A new program equips school buses with AI-powered cameras to monitor surrounding vehicles, capturing license plates and driver behavior. The system aims to improve safety by catching drivers who illegally pass stopped buses. Privacy advocates raise concerns about the scope of data collection and potential misuse.

Meridian48 take
The safety benefits are clear, but the surveillance creep into everyday commutes deserves more scrutiny before it becomes standard.
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