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Xprize founder says ‘humans behave better when they’re being watched’

Friday, June 26, 2026


**Title: Xprize founder discusses surveillance and human behavior**

Peter Diamandis has stated that human behavior improves when people are aware they are being observed. His comments follow similar remarks made by Larry Ellison in 2024 regarding surveillance systems. Diamandis did not specify what measures or context he was referring to. The statements reflect an ongoing discussion among technology leaders about surveillance technology and its potential effects.

Original reporting: https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/26/xprize-founder-says-humans-behave-better-when-theyre-being-watched/

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