Surveillance issues in smart cities

High school (ages 12+)
Environment & Earth

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/surveillance-issues-in-smart-cities

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the urban technology integration?Smart cities integrate ICT to improve urban living, sustainability, and efficiency
2. What is a smart city?A smart city uses many tiny sensors in streetlights, buildings, and buses to collect data about traffic, energy, waste, and the environment. The data helps city leaders make better plans and keep the city running smoothly.
3. How do smart cities help keep us safe?Sensors can watch traffic and public places, so police can respond faster to accidents or crimes. The data also helps predict problems before they happen.

Information and Communication Technologies (ICT): The technological infrastructure and tools used to collect, process, and transmit data in smart cities.
Electronic Panopticon: A surveillance system where pervasive technology creates a feeling of constant observation by authorities.
Urban Anonymity: The ability for individuals to maintain a degree of privacy and lack of direct observation within a city environment.