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AI-powered surveillance
Coverage of AI-powered surveillance in the Nexus archive.
- Kerala tests drone surveillance at Viyyur central prison
Kerala is testing drone surveillance at Viyyur central prison, featuring AI-powered surveillance, thermal imaging, and automated monitoring. Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala reviewed the pilot project, with plans for a phased rollout to other prisons.
- Row over ‘virtual gated community’ AI surveillance plan in Toronto neighbourhood
Residents of Toronto's Rosedale neighborhood are divided over plans to implement an AI-powered Flock system for license plate scanning to address rising property crime. While city-wide crime rates are declining, Rosedale faces a surge in home invasions, with break-ins and thefts remaining third highest per capita in Toronto.