Lampposts could be spying on you... really!

A lampost with facial-recognition capability has been announced. Why? We don't know. But we'll try and find out. In this episode, presenters Alex Hudson and Chris Stokel-Walker explore the latest developments in surveillance technology, AI mishaps, and the implications for privacy and civil liberties. Our guest, Professor Pete Fussey, shares insights from his extensive research on surveillance systems, facial recognition, and the societal impacts of these technologies.

Also, the tech angle on the Clicky Ponting cricket cheating scandal, OpenAI admits to more hacking, and former eBay employees have to pay millions for a campaign of abuse and intimidation against a couple who wrote less-than-complimentary things about them.

Follow Pete on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pete-fussey

Key topics:

• The expansion of surveillance infrastructure like CCTV and lamp posts
• AI errors and privacy leaks in chatbots like Claude and ChatGPT
• Demographic biases in facial recognition technology
• The impact of surveillance on marginalized communities
• Regulatory challenges and the need for transparency in surveillance tech
• The societal effects of surveillance and privacy erosion
• The role of human rights law in regulating surveillance
• The influence of political ideologies on surveillance policies

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