Lake County firefighters want AI cameras out of their trucks: 'Too creepy'

Lake County firefighters face mounting tension over AI-monitored cabs, prompting local officials to push for the removal of surveillance equipment.The camerasLake County fire trucks and ambulances feature cameras facing out toward the road and inward toward drivers and passengers, capturing conversations inside the cab. Firefighters feel subjected to constant scrutiny because the AI-powered lenses trigger recordings upon detecting movement."It had unintended consequences, which was everybody felt like they were just constantly being scrutinized all day long," said Jason Graham, President of Professional Firefighters of Lake County, Local 3990. Union leaders initially understood the goal was to shield the county from liability, but they now argue the setup does more harm than good.'A failed experiment'Commissioner Anthony Sabatini aligns with the firefighters and seeks to remove the monitoring devices. "It's too invasive, it's too creepy, and so I think they just need to be removed," sa