Tech Life Tiger trackers used to spy on women
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Nov 26, 2024 Trishant Simlai, a researcher from the University of Cambridge, dives into the troubling impact of wildlife tracking technology on local Indian communities. He reveals how surveillance cameras intended for tigers inadvertently intrude on women's privacy and alter daily life. The conversation shifts to the broader influence of e-commerce on consumer behavior and ethical concerns over manipulation. Plus, there's an intriguing look at Arctic communities transitioning from coal to renewable energy sources in the face of climate change.
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Privacy Violation
- An autistic, lower-caste woman's picture relieving herself was circulated on social media.
- Forest department members shared the picture, impacting the Van Gujar women's sense of safety.
Misuse of Wildlife Cameras
- Wildlife cameras intended for animal monitoring are being misused.
- This misuse compromises the privacy of the Van Gujar women who use the forest.
Forest as Social Space
- The forest serves as a social space for Van Gujar women.
- They engage in private conversations and activities considered taboo in the village.