The Realities of AI Video Surveillance

Artificial intelligence is expanding video surveillance capabilities. Security expert Bruce Schneier points to a Financial Times investigation showing that AI now allows officials to search recorded footage using natural language questions—asking almost anything and getting instant answers. Previously, searches were limited to a few preset options. The capability was demonstrated in recent operations in Israel, Iran, and Russia, and represents a significant leap in surveillance efficiency. Schneier draws a parallel: AI is doing for mass spying what computers and networks once did for mass surveillance.

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