The Startup Recording Crimes From Baltimore's Skies

The video explores Ross's surveillance work in Baltimore, using advanced technology to monitor crime. It discusses the methodology, challenges, and privacy concerns associated with wide-area surveillance. The ethical and societal implications of such technology are debated, highlighting the balance between crime-solving and privacy rights.

What is the primary reason Ross is aware of so many crimes in Baltimore?

• He reads about them online.

• He is a police officer.

• He witnesses them through aerial surveillance.

• He is a news reporter.

How does Ross's surveillance system capture images?

• With a high-resolution camera on an aircraft.

• Via drones flying over the city.

• Using a network of ground cameras.

• Through a satellite system.

What does Ross compare his surveillance system to?

• A satellite imaging service.

• A high-tech drone system.

• A network of security cameras.

• A live Google Earth with TiVo capabilities.

What is a significant challenge faced by Ross's surveillance system?

• Technical issues with the aircraft.

• Lack of funding for the technology.

• Inability to capture clear images.

• Privacy concerns from the public.

Why have no cities signed a long-term contract for Ross's surveillance system?

• There are unresolved privacy concerns.

• The system is too expensive.

• The technology is too new.

• It is not effective in reducing crime.

What is the main argument against the widespread use of Ross's surveillance technology?

• It is too costly for cities.

• It poses a significant threat to privacy.

• It requires too many resources to operate.

• It is not accurate enough to solve crimes.

What societal decision does the use of Ross's technology force us to consider?

• Whether to invest in more advanced technology.

• Whether to use drones for surveillance.

• How to balance privacy with crime prevention.

• If we should increase police presence.