Economist Podcasts The Intelligence: I spy, with my Valley eye
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Dec 5, 2023 
Guy Scriven, the US technology correspondent for The Economist, delves into the surge in surveillance tech sales from Silicon Valley to law enforcement, raising important ethical concerns. Kenneth Werner explores the intertwining of religious beliefs and abortion rights, shedding light on legal challenges and progressive activists leveraging faith in their fight for reproductive freedom. The discussion also highlights the environmental struggles faced by Northern Ireland's Dark Hedges, a Game of Thrones filming site, amid tourism's impacts.
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Advanced Drone Tech
- Drones are becoming increasingly sophisticated.
- AI-powered drones are easier to fly and have advanced features like night vision and window-smashing capabilities.
Satellite Imagery Boom
- The satellite market is booming, with many companies offering imagery.
- Companies like BlackSky differentiate by offering higher-frequency imaging.
Surveillance Software
- Several companies sell surveillance software.
- These include software that monitors cameras, mines data (like Palantir), and performs facial recognition.