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TechCrunch Jun 26, 2026 at 15:46 Startups Rising Hot

Xprize founder says ‘humans behave better when they’re being watched’

Peter Diamandis is the latest tech executive to argue that global surveillance will make the world a better place, following Larry Ellison's comments in 2024.

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