In 2001, the Supreme Court ruled that using a thermal imaging device to scan a person’s home without a warrant was an unlawful search. However, a new surveillance tool poses a more controversial threat to privacy. This tool is WiFi, which emits electromagnetic waves that can penetrate walls and be used to create images. Researchers have been developing WiFi imaging technology for military and police use since 2005, and it has since progressed significantly. This technology can now create rough images of objects and even construct 3D avatars of humans. Companies are exploiting this technology, and a new WiFi protocol aims to standardize WiFi imaging across all devices. Former DARPA contractor Ray Liu claims his company’s technology can sense breathing using WiFi signals. While these advancements may seem useful for keeping people safe, the true purpose is likely for surveillance by law enforcement, the military, and intelligence agencies. This technology offers a surreptitious way to monitor every room and activity in a person’s home. With the rise of mass digital surveillance and support for government surveillance cameras, WiFi imaging may become the new norm. This poses a significant threat to privacy and the potential for abuse by those in power.
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