Senator Charles Schumer expressed his concerns in a letter to Apple and Google, arguing that hyper-detailed images of people's backyards and other objects could pose a threat to both privacy
and national security, according to Jacqui Cheng. Google highlighted plans recently to use a fleet of planes to support aerial photography for its 3D mapping technology. Schumer called it
"military-grade spy planes." The letter requests that the two companies notify the communities in advance and automatically blur the photos of individuals, as well as provide an opt-out for
property owners so their homes don't appear on the maps.
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