Could This Clothing Record Your Moves?

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The U.S. government has shelled out a reported $22 million for development of clothing that can track record audio, video, and geolocation data. Veuer's Elizabeth Keatinge has more.

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00:00Smart clothing that spies on the wearer and its surroundings?

00:04The Intercept reports the U.S. government has shelled out $22 million for development of such products.

00:11In a press release, the Director of National Intelligence says,

00:15the Smart Electrically Powered and Networked Textile Systems, or Smart ePants, program

00:20represents the largest single investment to develop active smart textiles that feel, move, and function like any garment.

00:28Quote, resulting innovations stand to provide the intelligence community, Department of Defense,

00:34Department of Homeland Security, and other agencies with durable, ready-to-wear clothing

00:38that can record audio, video, and geolocation data, unquote, the release says.

00:45Garments slated for production include shirts, pants, socks, and underwear,

00:49and they're planning to make them washable.

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