Editor’s Note: In Defense of Freedoms: Decentralized Networks as a Shield Against AI-Powered State Surveillance in Smart Cities

Abstract

Associate Editor Ahmed Alrawi discusses the advancement of AI-powered state surveillance in smart cities and how they have sparked concerns. Decentralized systems may present a solution. Dispersed dat and systems make it more difficult for government security agencies and urban administrators to conduct widespread surveillance but also empower individuals with greater control over their personal data.