NYC Subway Eyes AI Cameras to Detect 'Problematic Behavior' Before Crimes Occur
Summary
New York City's Metropolitan Transportation Authority is considering implementing AI-enabled cameras on subway platforms to detect and alert authorities about 'problematic behavior' before any crimes occur, as part of a 'predictive prevention' approach, raising concerns about privacy and potential biases.
Key Points
- New York City's Metropolitan Transportation Authority is exploring the use of AI systems for 'predictive prevention' of crime and dangerous behavior on subway platforms
- The AI-enabled cameras could alert authorities before any crime has been committed based on detecting 'problematic behavior'
- The MTA is working with tech companies to investigate AI solutions that would work in the subway system, but the specific companies and details are not disclosed