Topic: Facial Scanning

The investigation into the Brown University shooting continues to face scrutiny over the lack of HD footage from the school's facial scanning surveillance system. Meanwhile, Donald Trump has announced a major address to the nation from the White House to discuss the year's progress. Local officials in Providence are criticized for their handling of the crime scene and their resistance to federal assistance.

A report on China's social credit system illustrates how 23 million "untrustworthy" citizens have been blacklisted from travel, loans, and private schools. The case of journalist Liu Hu is used to show how the state punishes dissenters. The segment argues that this "digital dictatorship," once seen as science fiction in shows like Black Mirror, is now a fully operational reality being exported to the West.

The discussion shifts to the implementation of facial recognition and retinal scans at U.S. airports. Shroyer and Lyman characterize this as "anarcho-tyranny," where law-abiding citizens are subjected to intense surveillance while illegal immigrants enter the country with minimal scrutiny. They argue these measures are about control rather than actual security.

"Evolve Technology," a company backed by Bill Gates and former intelligence officials, is deploying 3D body scanners in schools, stadiums, and theme parks like Disney World. These scanners use AI to identify biometrics and "trespass" individuals without their knowledge. The segment also suggests that activists should focus on the negative impact of 5G towers on property values as a legal strategy to prevent their installation on utility poles in residential neighborhoods.