Big brother may or may not be watching, but a new form of interactive entertainment will allow participants to leverage Britain’s 4.0 million plus closed circuit cameras in a bid to catch criminals and win money.
According to the Daily Mail, Internet Eyes is scheduled to launch next month and has already drawn the ire of civil rights groups, who worry the activity could lead to civil rights abuses. One member of the opposition, Charles Farrior, labeled it “an appalling idea,” and worried it would create a “snooper’s paradise.”
Those watching cameras—in real-time—will be able to click a button every time they witness something they deem suspicious. Then, a message will be relayed to a camera operator, along with a still image from the camera. The operator will decide whether or not to take action and will notify the “player” if a crime has taken place or not.
Those participating will be blocked out after three incorrect alerts in a month, though additional alert opportunities can be purchased. As a further safeguard, actual locations of the cameras will not be known to those watching at home.
The article notes that Britain has 4.2 million CCTV cameras—one for every 14 inhabitants.
via Internet “Game” to Use CCTV to Catch Criminals | GamePolitics.
Certain members of Britain once again win the not-being-able-to-mind-their-own-business award. Entertainment? Don't they have any entertainers over there? Please, someone teach them how to play some musical instruments so they have something better to do with their time. Don't forget, control freakism by certain Brits is why we formed America.
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