A Brookings article examines AI surveillance in American public schools, citing the 2025 case of Baltimore student Taki Allen, whose bag of chips was flagged as a potential weapon, prompting police to handcuff him at gunpoint. The article details bathroom audio-monitoring devices, a Florida district's data-sharing with police to identify "potential future criminals," and research showing surveillance disproportionately affects students of color, while noting students report reduced trust in adults under such monitoring.
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