Over the July 4th weekend, cities in California used drones to quietly record people lighting fireworks. Weeks later, fines showed up in their mailboxes — up to $10,000 per violation. No knock. No warning. Just surveillance.

In this episode, we break down what actually happened, why it matters far beyond fireworks, and how it signals the next phase of AI enforcement.

This isn’t about tech. It’s about power. And how quietly it shifts.

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🎙️ Hosted by Harrison Painter, LaunchReady.ai
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