The company says the camera offers convenience.
But some observers are raising concerns.
For example, Heape said your phone could recognize you while driving in a car.
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The new feature is designed to use very little power even though its always on.
Also, the camera doesn’t include an indicator light that would illuminate when the camera is being used.
Huth even imagines a dystopian future where always-on cameras could be used for total surveillance of the users.
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Companies could track your every move, he said.
“Always-on cameras are Orwellian in the strictest sense,” Huth added.
This is not just a slippery slope [leading] to this dystopian situation.
It’s the same exact technology."
