Privacy experts are concerned about a new satellite by Albedo that can spy on individuals and objects with high resolution imagery from space. The satellite has raised privacy and surveillance concerns, despite claims of not having facial recognition software. It has contracts with the U.S. Air Force and National Air and Space Intelligence Center for national security purposes.
Key Points
Albedo's satellite can capture high-resolution images from space
Concerns raised about privacy implications and potential misuse of the technology
Contracts with U.S. government agencies for monitoring national security threats
Pros
Potential for monitoring and addressing national security threats
Cons
Privacy concerns over surveillance and lack of protection for individuals