“Flock’s array of license-plate cameras was built to fight crime. But at least 50 law enforcement officers were charged with or accused of misusing it and other systems.”
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Inside America’s Shoplifting Lab
“In the war on ‘shrink,’ big retailers are turning to one Florida outfit to study shoppers and prevent them from stealing. I went there—and saw far too much.”
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The Looting of Science Fiction
“Tech titans claim the genre inspired them. But all they’ve done is graft their politics onto stories of a better future.”
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My Father Wants to Age in Place. AI Will Be Watching
“Devices that monitor seniors for safety are appealing to worried loved ones and underresourced home care agencies.”
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What If It All Came Out?
“We’re each attached to years of texts, searches, and photos, an archive of humiliation that could detonate at any time.”
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The Shocking Secrets of Madison Square Garden’s Surveillance Machine
“Famously vengeful Knicks owner Jim Dolan has long spied on people at his iconic arenas. WIRED goes deep inside the operation that allegedly tracked a trans woman, lawyers, protesters, and more.”
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Limiting Not Just Screen Time, But Screen Space
“The internet has stopped being a place we visit—it’s now an environment we inhabit.”
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Opposing ICE Might Save the Country. It Could Also Ruin Your Life.
“For months, lone vibe coder Rafael Concepcion has obsessively built tools to counter the federal immigration crackdown—pivoting as he’s been outmatched. He’s also lost his job and become a target.”
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Why Conservationists Are Making Rhinos Radioactive
“Rapid DNA tests, x-ray fluorescence guns, and other technologies are being deployed in the fight against wildlife trafficking.”