The Ethics of Surveillance in a Digital Age

Surveillance tech is booming—but so are calls for restraint. In 2025, facial recognition, predictive policing, and data scraping face public backlash. According to ACLU, cities are banning biometric surveillance. Companies like Apple promote privacy-first tech as a competitive edge. Meanwhile, digital rights activists call for transparent AI audits and clear consent mechanisms. The challenge: balancing security with freedom.