The use of artificial intelligence technologies is growing every day. AI has been used for various purposes, from academic research to creating non-existent videos. Now, AI is set to replace security personnel as France has approved its use in video surveillance during the 2024 Paris Olympics. Here are the details…

France looks to AI-powered surveillance to secure Olympics

During the 2024 Paris Olympics, France will use AI to monitor and analyze activities across the capital. Government officials say that algorithmic video surveillance can detect pre-determined events, abnormal behavior, and crowd surges, helping to ensure the safety of millions of tourists visiting the French capital next summer. This means AI’s role won’t be limited to merely observing events in real-time.

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Some may recall the TV series “Person of Interest,” which aired between 2011 and 2016. The show depicted AI predicting future events and alerting authorized individuals. It seems that the series accurately predicted the future of AI surveillance. However, France’s approach will involve observation through public cameras only, without eavesdropping on phone calls or reading messages like in “Person of Interest.”

Harold Finch From Person of Interest

Despite these measures, security concerns persist. Critics argue that this could lead to unwarranted surveillance and question whether the government should impose sanctions related to uncommitted crimes. However, many people support the use of AI, believing it will reduce terrorist incidents.

Defending the technology, Stephane Mazars, an MP with President Emmanuel Macron’s Renaissance party, said, “In front of the whole world, France will need to rise to meet the greatest security challenge in its history.” France’s privacy watchdog, CNIL, is also backing the French government’s bill on the condition that no biometric data is treated. However, privacy specialists are still sceptical.

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