Policy · 2h ago
School Buses Turned Into Mobile Surveillance Cameras
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.
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The safety benefits are clear, but the surveillance creep into everyday commutes deserves more scrutiny before it becomes standard.
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