Ganiyat Lawal
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Solving Crimes Through Google Earth and Street View. AI-Generated.
In recent years, Google Earth and Google Street View have become invaluable tools for more than just navigation or exploring the world from the comfort of our homes. These technologies have aided in solving numerous crimes by providing investigators with detailed visual evidence of crime scenes, tracking suspects, and even locating missing persons. While the use of these tools for law enforcement purposes may raise concerns about privacy, the cases they’ve helped resolve highlight the significant role that digital technologies play in modern criminal investigations.
By Ganiyat Lawalabout a year ago in 01
A Global Witness – Human Rights Violations Exposed Through Google Earth. AI-Generated.
In a world where information is power, Google Earth has become an unexpected yet crucial tool in the fight for human rights. Through its detailed satellite imagery, Google Earth has revealed hidden truths about atrocities and human rights violations taking place around the globe. Its ability to capture images of remote regions and provide detailed, real-time maps has helped expose crimes, from genocide to forced displacement, giving voices to those who have suffered in silence.
By Ganiyat Lawalabout a year ago in 01
The Dark Side of Visibility – Privacy and Surveillance in the Age of Google.. AI-Generated.
Google Street View, which launched in 2007, has become an integral part of how we navigate the world. It allows anyone with an internet connection to explore far-off places, get a feel for neighborhoods, and even peek into the streets and alleyways of cities around the globe. But beneath the surface of this seemingly innocent tool lies a darker side, particularly when it comes to privacy, data security, and surveillance. While Google’s intentions with Street View were primarily to enhance its mapping services, the unintended consequences of its data collection have raised serious ethical concerns.
By Ganiyat Lawalabout a year ago in 01
