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In the long run this will enable more crime than it deters. If I have a target I could determine where they are at all times, what they do, train models on their behavior and get social network info, etc…

I’m sure the claim will be that the system is secure and not easy for criminals to use for criminal purposes but everyone here knows or should know that’s a falsehood. It cannot be secured and will be used by adversaries against law abiding citizens.

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I really doubt this would be how things play out. Most crime isn't sophisticated or targeted.

The same argument can be made about internet-connected security cameras in general, that they could allow for remotely casing a potential target, and they're generally considered to be a deterrent, and not an enabler of crime.

Good point but apples and oranges. It’s the centralization of all the information that makes the technology useful for both the good guys and also for the bad guys. Surely there are no cases where those in positions of authority misuse that authority to target people(1)?

1. https://www.foxla.com/news/la-county-assistant-da-charged-wi...

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