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Georgia uses 13-year-old surveillance tech to fine protesters

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By March 2025, authorities in Georgia had imposed approximately €640,000 in fines on protesters. The ability to precisely identify demonstrators, even weeks after protests, raised questions about how they were being monitored. It was revealed that surveillance technology had been in place for 13 years, enabling this precise identification. AI

IMPACT Surveillance technology's use in monitoring public spaces and identifying individuals raises concerns about privacy and democratic freedoms.

RANK_REASON The item discusses the application of existing surveillance technology for law enforcement purposes, rather than a new AI release or significant policy change.

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Georgia uses 13-year-old surveillance tech to fine protesters

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    RE: https:// chaos.social/@algorithmwatch/1 16820733499189208 "By March 2025, at least 2 million GEL (around €640,000) had been imposed on protesters, as the Ge

    RE: https:// chaos.social/@algorithmwatch/1 16820733499189208 "By March 2025, at least 2 million GEL (around €640,000) had been imposed on protesters, as the Georgian Young Lawyers Association reports. All of a sudden, authorities were able to precisely identify demonstrators who…

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