“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 sent alarm bells ringing among human rights organisations.”
– Harriet Barber
The Guardian reports that the Argentine government will use AI models to predict future crimes and surveil suspects. The initiative is part of a series of anti-crime measures announced under the country’s new president, who is said to be a far-right libertarian.
Argentina will use AI to ‘predict future crimes’ but experts worry for citizens’ rights | THE GUARDIAN | August 1, 2024 | by Harriet Barber