# Conspiracy 101 in its first season features Facial Recognition: The Rise of Surveillance, Privacy, and the Hidden Power of Artificial Intelligence.

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Podcast: [CONSPIRACY 101](https://stenobird.com/podcast/conspiracy-101-7818303)
Published: 2026-05-14T00:23:00+00:00
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The Rise of Surveillance, Digital Tracking, and the Hidden Power of Artificial Intelligence in a World Where Privacy Is Rapidly Disappearing. This compelling episode explores how governments, corporations, and emerging technologies are transforming the future of identity, security, and personal freedom through the expanding reach of facial recognition systems. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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