France to Use AI-Powered Surveillance During 2024 Paris Olympics Despite Warnings From Rights Groups
France’s National Assembly on Thursday approved the use of artificial intelligence (AI) video surveillance during the 2024 Paris Olympics, overlooking warnings from civil rights groups that the technology posed a threat to civil liberties. The government says algorithmic video surveillance can detect “pre-determined events”, abnormal behaviour and crowd surges, helping ensure the safety of millions […] More