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Being subject to the algorithmic use of surveillance technologies moves the dial towards a 'suspicion by default' society, where innocent parties, going about their everyday lives, could have their rights trampled by AI classification.
AI Verified (Apr 3, 2026)
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Jeff Watkins, quoted in Becca Caddy, “Mass surveillance isn’t just viable, it already happens — AI experts warn the threat is already here,” TechRadar, April 3, 2026.
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Ban governments from using AI to conduct mass surveillance of citizens
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AI Verified Verified: Watkins says AI surveillance can trample innocents’ rights, clearly supporting a ban on government AI mass surveillance. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5.6 · 2mo ago
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AI Verified Verified for: Watkins’ rights-based objection to AI surveillance supports banning government AI mass surveillance. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5.6 · 2mo ago

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AI Verified Verified: TechRadar (3 Apr 2026) attributes this exact quote to Jeff Watkins. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5.6 · 2mo ago
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