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Tech and Crime in San Francisco

Updated 2026-10-02 11:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

San Francisco leaders attribute a significant drop in car crime to AI-powered cameras. The debate centers on the effectiveness of high-tech solutions versus civil liberties concerns.

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San Francisco leaders say AI-powered cameras helped drive a dramatic decline in car crime. We examine the evidence — and whether the city can keep its high-tech dragnet without sacrificing civil liberties.
2026-10-02 10:30 UTC
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2026-10-02 11:00 UTC
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