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‘Coldplaygate’ is a stark reminder that cameras are everywhere

The ‘kiss cam’ incident, which has dominated the internet, demonstrates how quickly things can spread thanks to social media and how cameras are surrounding people at all times.

The internet’s latest obsession occurred at, of all places, a Coldplay concert in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

During the concert on Wednesday night, Chris Martin, the band’s frontman, announced that he would be singing to a select few fans in the crowd. “The way we’re going to do that is using our cameras,” he said. “So, if you look at the screens, we’re going to come looking and see who’s out there to say hello to.”

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    Original URL: https://www.afr.com/technology/coldplaygate-is-a-stark-reminder-that-cameras-are-everywhere-20250720-p5mga9