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Background plane noise in videos can reveal exact location

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A technique has been discovered that can pinpoint the exact location of a video by analyzing the imperceptible background noise of planes within its soundtrack. By examining the Doppler curves of these sounds and cross-referencing them with Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) data, the speed, distance, and flight patterns of aircraft can be determined. This method allows for the precise geolocation of the video based on the identified flight data. AI

IMPACT This technique could have implications for privacy and security, enabling more precise tracking through seemingly innocuous audio data.

RANK_REASON The item discusses a discovered technique for geolocation using audio analysis, which is a form of commentary on a technical capability rather than a direct release or product.

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Background plane noise in videos can reveal exact location

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  1. Simon Willison TIER_1 English(EN) ·

    I discovered a sound that leaks your exact location (and it's everywhere) - YouTube

    <p><strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UytYrhYLOKI">I discovered a sound that leaks your exact location (and it&#x27;s everywhere) - YouTube</a></strong></p> Genius piece of OSINT by Colsto, who demonstrates how you can take almost imperceptible background noise of p…

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