As ‘smart cities’ tools grow nationwide, so do privacy and ethical concerns

A LiDAR sensor from Ouster, a technology company, was used in an intersection in Colorado to create 3-D models of people and vehicles. FLOCK’s license plate reading cameras helped police in St. Helena, California arrest a suspect in a hit-and-run case, showcasing the use of IoT technologies in crime detection. Smart cities technologies like cameras and sensors are being used to improve safety and traffic flow, although concerns about privacy and civil liberties have been raised.

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