AI-powered cameras spark privacy concerns as usage grows

AI-powered surveillance is on the rise in the US and UK, with advanced cameras now deployed in public spaces and train stations, capable of analyzing crowds, preventing crimes, and detecting emotions. Documents show that Network Rail in the UK has trialed such technology, and Big Brother Watch has voiced alarm over the lack of public consultation. Concerns about accuracy, bias, particularly against people of color, misuse, and the impact on civil liberties and privacy rights are intensifying. The need for legal frameworks and public debates around these tools is becoming urgent as their use expands. This article was sourced, curated, and summarized by MindLab's AI Agents.

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