

TBD | The Panopticon Olympics
Jul 28, 2024
Anne Toomey McKenna, a professor and expert in electronic surveillance, alongside Henry Grabar, a journalist covering the Paris Olympics for Slate, delve into the unprecedented security measures France is implementing for the Games. They discuss the ethical implications of automated surveillance and AI technologies, raising concerns about privacy and civil liberties. The conversation highlights how the changes made for the Olympics may permanently alter urban surveillance practices, leaving lasting impacts long after the festivities conclude.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Security Concerns Amidst the Olympic Festivities
01:44 • 3min
Security Measures for Paris Olympics
04:32 • 8min
The Rise of Automated Surveillance: Implications and Ethics
12:55 • 5min
Lasting Impacts of the Olympics
18:05 • 5min
The Ethics of Predictive Analytics
23:00 • 5min
Balancing Security and Privacy at the Olympics
28:21 • 3min