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AI Cameras Deployed Amid Distracted Driving Tragedies in Minnesota

2/21/2025

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In Excelsior, Minnesota, the tragic loss of five lives on Highway 7 this year has spurred the Highway 7 Safety Coalition to introduce AI cameras aimed at curbing distracted driving. Since their launch, officers have conducted 105 stops and issued 56 citations. However, the ACLU voices serious concerns over the implications for privacy and civil liberties.

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In Excelsior, Minnesota, the tragic loss of five lives on Highway 7 this year has spurred the Highway 7 Safety Coalition to introduce AI cameras aimed at curbing distracted driving. Since their launch, officers have conducted 105 stops and issued 56 citations. However, the ACLU voices serious concerns over the implications for privacy and civil liberties.