For many, these open camera feeds became a form of "digital tourism." Users were not necessarily looking for illicit content; they were looking for life. They found themselves watching:
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Many organizations, including hotels, use these systems for legitimate security purposes. Access to these feeds is typically restricted to authorized personnel for privacy and security reasons. For many, these open camera feeds became a