A simple hotel room photo could help rescue someone from sex trafficking. Tech expert Kris Abel shares the groundbreaking AI tool Traffic Cam, which empowers everyday travelers to fight back against abuse. Developed by Professor Abby Stylianou at Saint Louis University, the app uses crowdsourced hotel images to help law enforcement locate victims using geotagged data and visual clues.
From a real-life success story involving a livestream rescue to tips on how anyone can contribute, this segment showcases the power of tech for good. Plus, Kris unpacks Nintendo sneakers that double as retro gaming consoles, AI voices replacing actors on Amazon Prime, and Canada’s rollout of Google’s new Gemini AI. Equal parts inspiring and unsettling, this episode asks: what role should tech play in justice, entertainment, and our everyday choices?
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Originally aired on 2025-12-02
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