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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 number of experts are voicing concerns over the deployment of AI-driven mass surveillance technologies across Africa. These systems, often funded by significant investments from countries like China (reportedly $2 billion), are seen as invasive and potentially violating fundamental freedoms and privacy rights of citizens. The use of such technologies raises ethical questions about data security, potential for misuse, and the impact on civil liberties in the region.

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The Guardian English Kaamil Ahmed 12 mar. 2026, 08:00 (acum 6 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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