WackyCoder™ Senior AI Lesson

This recovered lesson explains A.I. surveillance: cameras, apps, websites, devices, and systems collecting information about people and using artificial intelligence to analyze behavior, patterns, identity, or movement.

Where the data can come from

  • Smartphones — location, searches, and app use
  • Security cameras — faces, movement, and license plates
  • Social media — posts, likes, friends, and photos
  • Websites and shopping — clicks, purchases, and browsing history
  • Voice assistants — commands and recordings
  • Smart devices — watches, doorbells, and home devices

Practical protections

  • Review privacy settings regularly
  • Turn off tracking you do not need
  • Limit app permissions
  • Be careful what you post online
  • Use strong passwords and two-factor authentication
  • Ask why an app needs particular data

Class discussion

When does surveillance become too invasive? Is convenience worth giving up privacy? Who should control your data?

Key takeaway: A.I. surveillance can support safety and convenience, but people deserve privacy, choice, and transparency.