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Facial recognition cameras in downtown Lakeland ‘hyper-focused’ on specific individuals

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Thirteen cameras in downtown Lakeland are equipped with facial recognition technology. The leader of the public entity that purchased them says it is a matter of public safety. The ACLU calls the cameras "a five alarm fire for privacy rights" The cameras, which cost $115,000, should be fully installed by the end of April.

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Facial recognition cameras in downtown Lakeland ‘hyper-focused’ on specific individuals

LAKELAND, Fla. (WFLA) - Thirteen cameras installed, and in the process of being installed, in downtown Lakeland are equipped with facial recognition technology. The leader of the public entity that purchased them, the Lakeland Downtown Development Authority, said it is a matter of public safety. "We love our visitors. We want everyone to be safe,” said Julie Townsend, executive director of the LDDA, which advocates for downtown businesses. …

1 month ago·Tampa, United States

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