Cities may use high-tech surveillance cameras for public safety, but only with strict limits, transparency, and oversight to protect privacy and prevent misuse of people’s personal data.

U.S. immigration agencies use driver and data surveillance to track migrants, which raises privacy and civil rights concerns despite claims it improves border security.

Is AI Surveillance a Necessary Tool for Security or a Direct Threat to Democracy?

It depends, because strong laws and oversight could reduce abuse while keeping benefits.

No, it threatens privacy and can unfairly target certain communities.

Yes, facial recognition helps police solve crimes faster and improve public safety.

Do the public safety benefits of police facial recognition outweigh the risks to privacy and civil rights?

No, because surveillance technology itself is neutral and its impact depends on how governments use it. Tech companies create tools, but responsibility for misuse lies with those who apply them, not the technology itself.

No, because each country has its own laws and priorities.

Yes, because tech companies focus on profit and innovation, often ignoring how their tools are used by governments.

Does the use of Silicon Valley–developed surveillance technology in China prioritize innovation over human rights protections?