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Are Smart Streetlights Watching Us?

Ever noticed how streetlights are getting smarter? Turns out, some are more than just bright—they’re quietly surveilling. Federal agencies have installed hidden cameras in streetlights and even traffic barrels, all without public input. While these tools are pitched as upgrades for safety and data collection, they raise big questions about privacy and transparency. Should cities be allowed to deploy surveillance tech without telling us? Where’s the line between public safety and personal privacy? #Tech #TechDebate #SmartCities