Japan Tests AI-Based Security System for Protecting High-Ranking Public Figures
In Japan, a security system that utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) technology to detect suspicious actions in crowds is being tested. The implementation of this innovative system aims to enhance the protection level of high-ranking public figures, ensuring their safety.
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| AI-equipped chambers analyze person’s movements and identify unusual actions. |
| Unusual actions include re-looking, trespassing into forbidden zones, and carrying weapons or suspicious objects. |
| Testing of the system is planned to be completed before the end of March 2024. |
The AI-powered cells incorporated in the system serve the purpose of behavior analysis and face recognition. However, to safeguard the privacy of individuals, AI tools will only be used for behavior evaluation.
This decision to test the new system comes as a response to the rising number of attacks carried out by “single violators” who commit crimes alone – making such crimes difficult to anticipate. The decision is also influenced by the assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in July last year and an attack on the current Prime Minister Fumio Kisidu. These incidents highlight the need for improved security measures to protect public figures.
Japan joins the increasing number of countries adopting AI technology in law enforcement. For instance, France has already made a decision to install security cameras with AI capabilities for the upcoming Olympics and the 2024 Paralympics in Paris.
Furthermore, the Australian Ministry of Defense has announced the removal of surveillance cameras manufactured by companies associated with the Chinese Communist Party from government buildings across the country. Similar actions were taken by the United States and Great Britain in November last year.