# Surveillance Is Now Our Reality | Birmingham News

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Podcast: [Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/birmingham-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7604728)
Published: 2026-09-05T13:25:49+00:00
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Surveillance is no longer sci-fi—it’s becoming our everyday reality, with China leading the charge through AI-powered cameras that track everything from faces to body language. With up to 800 million cameras nationwide and social credit systems dictating life chances, this isn’t just about safety—it’s about control. And the tech? It’s being sold globally, from EU borders to African smart cities, putting billions of people’s data at risk. If we don’t act, every moment could be recorded—and analyzed. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/4bf26720d24a31f6

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