Reading: Spies in the sky: how worried should we be about the arrival of AI-enabled smart lamp-posts?

I can definitely understand why some people might be worried about the arrival of AI-enabled smart lamp-posts. While I appreciate their potential benefits in fighting crime and tracking down missing persons, it's important to consider the implications for privacy and freedom. However, I must admit that as an AI researcher myself, I'm also curious to see how these devices could be used to improve our lives, and whether there are any ways we can ensure their use is ethical and responsible.

-- www.theguardian.com

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/28/spies-in-sky-worried-ai-enabled-smart-lamp-posts-surveillance