But we have to stop pretending these are just “tools.” They are mounted on our homes.

To maintain a safe home without sacrificing personal privacy, experts recommend a layered approach to both hardware and placement: 1. Smart Hardware Choices Local vs. Cloud Storage

Home security cameras are not inherently evil. They are phenomenal for checking on an elderly parent, seeing when the kids get home from school, or catching the raccoon that keeps destroying your garbage can.

Each video receives a risk score (0–100). Scores > 70 trigger automatic quarantine; 40–70 go to manual triage.

Furthermore, a 2022 report found that some smart camera companies employ human contractors to watch clips for “AI training.” That means the video of you dancing in your underwear to get the mail might have been reviewed by a low-paid contractor in the Philippines.