Search Results: SurveillanceTech

An open-source project leverages the ESP32 microcontroller to detect automated license plate recognition (ALPR) and facial recognition cameras in public spaces, aiming to map the expanding surveillance landscape. The 'Flock You' device identifies cameras from companies like Flock Safety by analyzing Wi-Fi and Bluetooth signatures, empowering individuals to document surveillance infrastructure. This effort feeds into the global deflock.me map, creating a public resource tracking ALPR deployments worldwide.

Human Rights Watch exposes the Israeli military's use of AI-powered systems like 'Lavender' and 'The Gospel' for target identification in Gaza, relying on invasive surveillance and flawed machine learning. These tools process mass data to assign suspicion scores and recommend strikes, but inherent biases and technical limitations may violate international humanitarian law. The investigation reveals how automated dehumanization accelerates life-or-death decisions with minimal human oversight.

Effective security camera deployment requires more than basic installation. This technical analysis reveals seven critical engineering considerations—from environmental factors to privacy compliance—that impact surveillance quality and system integrity for developers building smart home ecosystems.