Wichita Public Schools are upgrading their bus camera system to an AI-powered platform called Samsara, which stores footage in the cloud via Amazon Web Services. This shift has raised privacy concerns among some drivers who worry about increased vulnerability to data leaks and human error compared to older, on-bus storage systems. Myrtle also questions whether parents and students were properly informed and consented to the new surveillance. While the school district’s Transportation Director asserts the technology enhances safety through features like real-time monitoring and hazard detection, and emphasizes that student privacy is paramount and footage is secure, the lack of clear communication regarding data handling and potential breaches remains a point of contention for concerned parties.