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Experts Warn of Invasive AI Surveillance in Africa

Primul articol: 12 mar. 2026, 08:00 | Ultima actualizare: 12 mar. 2026, 08:00 | 1 sursa | 1 articol
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A growing chorus of experts is raising alarms about the proliferation of "invasive" AI-led mass surveillance technologies across Africa. These technologies, often deployed without adequate regulatory oversight, are seen as posing a significant threat to fundamental freedoms, including privacy, freedom of expression, and freedom of assembly. Critics argue that the rapid deployment of AI surveillance is outpacing the development of ethical guidelines and legal safeguards, creating a vacuum for potential abuses.

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The Guardian English Kaamil Ahmed 12 mar. 2026, 08:00 (acum 5 zile)

‘Invasive’ AI-led mass surveillance in Africa violating freedoms, warn experts

Countries across the continent have spent more than $2bn on Chinese tracking technology that is not ‘necessary or proportionate’, new report findsThe rapid expansion of AI-powered mass-surveillance systems across Africa is violating citizens’ right to privacy and having a chilling effect on society, according to experts on human rights and emerging technologies.At least $2bn (£1.5bn) has been spent by 11 African governments on Chinese-built surveillance technology that recognises faces and monit

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