Surveillance cameras powered by artificial intelligence (AI) to be used at the Olympics are currently being tested.
AI-equipped camera enters testing phase ahead of Paris Olympics
around report The upcoming Paris Olympics will feature controversial AI-powered cameras that can detect up to eight disturbances during the competition, according to the Telegraph. The nature of the suspicions that this tool can identify include: traffic against the flow, presence of people in prohibited areas, movement of crowds, abandoned luggage, presence or use of weapons, overcrowding, bodies on the ground, fire, etc. is.
In preparation for actual use, French police have decided to test surveillance cameras at two Depeche Mode concerts in Paris this week. Therefore, those attending Depeche Mode's concerts on both Sunday and Tuesday will be the subjects of the camera trial.
Six such AI-powered cameras were installed at Accor Arena. They will be placed in and around the arena to check how they monitor crowd movements and how well they can detect suspicious movements. It is worth noting that there are no legal violations at this time, as Paris has regulations allowing the use of AI in sports and recreational activities.
The law was designed to avoid a repeat of the unfortunate incident that occurred during the 2022 Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid at the Stade de France. Some fans struggled to break out of the crowd and were pepper sprayed.
AI use cases span multiple industries
The potential use of controversial surveillance cameras highlights how several industries are gradually harnessing the power of AI.
This innovative technology is increasingly finding use in unique fields such as the US military. incorporate AI-based software for finding targets in war zones.
Apart from the security sector, AI is gaining a foothold in the blockchain ecosystem, the entertainment sector, and several other sectors as well, as in the case of the French police.
Back in February, popular actor and film producer Tyler Perry Paused Builds $800 million movie studio after discovering new OpenAI tools Sora AI You can create videos from text descriptions.
In the coming days, we're sure to see more use cases for growing technologies and some of the tech giants, including: Nvidia and Microsoft are positioned to ride the wave in the world of AI.
