Is Argentina preparing to rollout real-life ‘Minority Report?’
The country’s Ministry of Security announced it will apply artificial intelligence technology in the ‘prevention, detection, investigation and prosecution of crime and its connections.’
“That Resolution No. 428/24 of the MINISTRY OF SECURITY approved the guidelines, principles, criteria, recommendations, and directives for the prevention of crimes that take place in cyber environments,” the announcement read (translated).
“That in accordance with the foregoing, it is opportune and necessary to create an ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE APPLIED TO SECURITY UNIT (UIAAS) within the orbit of the Directorate of Cybercrime and Cyber Affairs under the CABINET OF ADVISORS UNIT of this Ministry,” it added.
Once again, where are the Milei supporters on this one?
Argentina will use AI to ‘predict future crimes’ but experts worry for citizens’ rightshttps://t.co/1yLDvf577w
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The Guardian reports:
It is also expected to deploy facial recognition software to identify “wanted persons”, patrol social media, and analyse real-time security camera footage to detect suspicious activities.
While the ministry of security has said the new unit will help to “detect potential threats, identify movements of criminal groups or anticipate disturbances”, the Minority Report-esque resolution has