AI traffic cameras spark backlash in Mississippi — as government officials try to calm fears they’ll be used to catch motorists who are speeding, not wearing seatbelts or texting at the wheel

In Mississippi, the introduction of AI traffic cameras has ignited a public outcry over privacy concerns. Officials are scrambling to assure residents that the technology will primarily target speeding, not other infractions like seatbelt violations or distracted driving. The backlash underscores broader worries about surveillance and data privacy in the age of advanced technology. This situation highlights the tension between public safety measures and individual privacy rights, which could have implications for similar initiatives nationwide.