A robot dog patrols an Atlanta apartment instead of a human security guard
Would you trust a robot security guard? Atlanta is increasingly becoming a hub for surveillance technology, AI and robotics innovation. Bryan Dinner, founder and CEO of Atlanta-based Undaunted Robotics, explains why companies developing the next generation of security technology are choosing metro Atlanta. From autonomous patrol robots to real-time monitoring systems, these tools are changing how properties are secured — and raising bigger questions about the growing role of surveillance in everyday life. Watch the full surveillance episode of "Curiosities of the South" on the AJC's YouTube channel now. Credits: AJC | @1yntslime/TikTok | @atlantauncensored/Instagram | @gafolloersofficial/Instagram | @hermusaaesthetic/TikTok | Flock Safety | Georgia Tech | Undaunted
Ask Atlanta: Are Georgia's data centers worth the cost?
Are the data center jobs, investment and technology worth the added strain on power grids, water supplies and local communities? Credits: AJC | Getty Images
Let Me Put U On: How swimming became my mental reset
For AJC reporter DeAsia Paige, swimming is more than exercise. Credits: Keith Lovely Jr./AJC | Natrice Miller/AJC | DeAsia Paige/AJC
Should cities tell you where their surveillance cameras are?
Atlanta has more surveillance cameras per person than any U.S. city, but officials won't reveal where they are. Should they? Credits: AJC | Getty Images
Police keep misusing license plate readers. Flock Safety is using AI to catch it.
Flock Safety says its AI-powered Audit Assistance Tool can help police departments identify unusual searches. Credits: AJC|Flock Safety|WSB|NYU School of Law