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YouTuber's police-tracking camera sparks privacy debate in Canada

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A Canadian YouTuber named Anthony Sistilli has developed a camera system designed to track police vehicles, drawing parallels to Flock Safety's license plate readers. This initiative led to Sistilli being questioned by the police, sparking a debate about the privacy implications of widespread surveillance technology. The project highlights the dual nature of surveillance tools, which can be used to monitor law enforcement as well as the public. AI

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YouTuber's police-tracking camera sparks privacy debate in Canada

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