Apple did not return NY1's request for comment but representatives from Google said, "We appreciate the senator’s concerns and we look forward to meeting with him to demonstrate how the imagery used to develop our 3D models is similar to what's already publicly available in 2D mapping products. We currently don't blur aerial imagery because the resolution isn't sharp enough for it to be a concern."
Among Schumer's understanding of image capture:
Schumer adds the new technology is so precise it can recognize an individual's face from 10,000 feet up.- NY1
