## Don’t Mind the Gap, Mind the AI: Transportation Surveillance Gets a Futuristic Twist in London
Say what you will about George Orwell, but the chap might’ve just been onto something after all. London’s transportation recently decided to put an eye in also known as Transport for London. However, instead of sticking to senile old CCTV systems, they’ve cranked it up to 11 with computer vision technology. All this in an attempt to sniff out those pesky fare dodgers, prevent accidents and hinder crime on track. We’ve got the inside scoop care of our pals at WIRED.
### Key Points:
– Transport for London trialled a computer vision system on one of its stations, fishing for real-time potential threats and violations.
– The system isn’t just screening for grannies forgetting to swipe their OAP pass, it’s on the hunt for more serious threats such as weapons and potential criminal activity.
– The poor folks at TfL who’ve had to scrape unfortunate passengers off the tracks will be pleased to know that the technology also aims to identify people taking ill-advised trackside excursions.
– These clandestine operations were revealed through documents obtained by WIRED, sparking interest and concern in equal parts.
In conclusion, the future looks eerily Orwellian on London’s tubes with the nouveau AI trials. Here’s hoping the AI keeps its focus on cheeky fare dodgers, potential criminals, and generally ensuring our safety, rather than twisting into the surveillance state Orwell predicted. But hey, who’s to say rouge AI cameras won’t be the hottest celebrity autograph signings by 2030 – they sure see more drama than any Hollywood starlet. Stay tuned, it’s all to play for in the tech world.
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https://www.wired.com/story/london-underground-ai-surveillance-documents/
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