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Inside Chicago’s surveillance panopticon

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MIT Technology Review

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The article discusses the extensive surveillance network in Chicago, including tens of thousands of cameras and technologies like ShotSpotter. While some believe this surveillance enhances public safety, others argue it creates a surveillance panopticon that infringes on privacy and free speech. Activists like Lucy Parsons Labs have pushed back against surveillance technologies, such as license plate readers, by filing FOIA requests and analyzing data to reveal disparities and inefficiencies. The article also highlights the work of individuals like Brian Strockis, who pioneered the use of drones in law enforcement, and Mark Wallace, who advocates against red-light and speed cameras in Chicago. Additionally, it mentions the legal challenges faced by individuals like Derick Scruggs, who was detained due to a ShotSpotter alert, leading to a settlement prohibiting such actions in the future.

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