- The federal government has a $22 million surveillance clothing program, according to The Intercept.
- The initiative will develop shirts, pants, socks, and underwear that can record audio and video.
- If viable, the washable garments will be used by US intelligence employees or those in high-stress environments.
Wearable technology is quickly evolving beyond Fitbits, Apple Watches, and Oura Rings.
The federal government is reportedly funneling $22 million into developing ready-to-wear clothing that can record audio, video, and geolocation data through something its calling The Smart Electrically Powered and Networked Textile Systems program, or SMART ePANTS, for short, according to The Intercept. Garments slated for the production include shirts, pants, socks, and underwear, all of which are intended to be washable, The Intercept reported.
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