This is what algorithms see when they spy on you in public

They see a lot more than you think and can make inferences about everything from personal relationships to life expectancy to “social worth.” Algorithms, software, and smart technologies have a growing presence in cities around the world. Artificial intelligence (AI), agent-based modelling, the internet of things and machine learning can be found practically everywhere now—from lampposts to garbage bins, traffic lights, and cars. Not only that, these technologies are also influencing how c...