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Memento Mori@lemmy.world to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish · 2 years ago

The NYPD is testing drones that broadcast public safety warnings during emergencies

www.theverge.com

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The NYPD is testing drones that broadcast public safety warnings during emergencies

www.theverge.com

Memento Mori@lemmy.world to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish · 2 years ago
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The NYPD is testing ‘emergency public announcement’ drones
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The tech might be used to broadcast extreme weather alerts.
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    They will be using them for surveillance soon enough. Don’t give them an inch.

    • FaceDeer@kbin.social
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      Regular drones could already be used for that more easily.

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  • NickwithaC@lemmy.world
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    What Could Possibly Go Wrong™

    • FaceDeer@kbin.social
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      I’m actually curious what you think might go wrong. They’re flying megaphones.

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    …don’t they have wireless emergency alerts?

  • Raptor_007@lemmy.world
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    Welcome to City 17.

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    If that’s all they use it for its not a bad idea. I don’t trust them though to not abuse it.

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