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On this episode of Talk of the Bay, host Chris Krohn examines the growing surveillance state and its impact on privacy, civil liberties, and public safety. Guests Peter Gelblum of the ACLU, community activist Steve Pleich, and mayoral candidate and Get the Flock Out activist Ami Chen Mills discuss automated license plate readers (ALPRs), AI-powered surveillance, body cameras, Ring cameras, and the growing collection of personal data. The conversation explores Santa Cruz’s decision to cancel its Flock Safety contract, concerns about the misuse and security of surveillance data, and what local communities can do to protect privacy and push back against unchecked technology.
National Week of Action Against ALPRs Kickoff @ 701 Ocean St • Sunday, Aug 16th @ 12PM
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