Gilad Thaler

Director | Producer | Cinematographer

They're Watching Us

They're Watching Us

They're Watching Us

Millions of students across the country are being monitored by surveillance tools in the name of school safety. VICE News investigates Gaggle, a company that uses artificial intelligence and human review to detect danger signs in the content kids create on school-issued accounts and devices. Gaggle says it helps schools prevent tragedies and some educators have praised its ability to flag kids in crisis, but critics warn of a potential impact to LGBTQ+ students and increased interactions between kids and law enforcement.

Emmy Nomination: Outstanding Science, Technology or Environmental Coverage 

Producer / Cinematography

VICE 2022