Hyper-realistic digital simulations of our actual streets are finally here, and it feels like we are stepping into a sci-fi future. Imagine traveling anywhere, experiencing different weather or time periods in a perfectly modeled real city from your living room. Technically, this is a massive leap for robotics and autonomous vehicles - testing them in 'rare' scenarios without any real-world risk. However, it raises serious red flags. Are we ready for the privacy implications of our private neighborhoods being rendered into interactive playgrounds? While the potential for gaming and education is limitless, the blurring of lines between physical reality and synthetic simulation is getting a little too close for comfort. Is this progress or a privacy nightmare? We need to have a serious conversation about who owns these digital reflections of our world. #tech #culture #privacy https://thoxt.com/l/ZyCDF4 🔗