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AI Surveillance: Drones and Cameras Transforming Public Security

10/7/2025

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Ellison Advocates Surveillance

Larry Ellison, cofounder of Oracle, says artificial intelligence (AI) will boost surveillance and promote citizen behavior by monitoring police and public spaces.
He envisions drones replacing police cars in chases with constant oversight.
In Hong Kong, 60,000 AI-powered cameras are planned by 2028, up from 4,000, to bolster security and enable real-time facial recognition; critics warn of privacy risks.

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Student Arrested for Threats

A 13-year-old student in Deland, Florida, was arrested after asking ChatGPT about harming a classmate, flagged by the Gaggle system.
The incident occurred at Southwestern Middle School and prompted immediate police intervention.
The student claimed he was trolling, while authorities urged caution.
Critics of Gaggle say the system creates a surveillance-like environment and raises privacy concerns.

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Ellison Advocates Surveillance

Larry Ellison, cofounder of Oracle, says artificial intelligence (AI) will boost surveillance and promote citizen behavior by monitoring police and public spaces.
He envisions drones replacing police cars in chases with constant oversight.
In Hong Kong, 60,000 AI-powered cameras are planned by 2028, up from 4,000, to bolster security and enable real-time facial recognition; critics warn of privacy risks.

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