Forty community members spoke out against a proposed MPD drone pilot at a July 8 committee meeting, none in favor. Contributing writer Ella Stern breaks down the surveillance, data and Skydio-Israel concerns headed to a full council vote July 16.
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Minneapolis community members speak out against proposed trial on “first responder” drones
Minneapolis City Council heard testimony on a proposed 75-day Skydio drone trial for MPD in the 4th precinct, with over 30 residents pushing back on surveillance concerns and Skydio’s ties to Israel and DHS. Izzy Canizares reports.
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Surveillance of women in sport called ‘widespread’
‘Women’s basketball is actually incredibly anti-Black.’
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Many fear misuse of facial recognition technology
The City of Minneapolis has passed restrictions to facial recognition technology but the ordinance does not prohibit it from being used by private parties.