Police say no AI facial recognition for activists.
Police in Ghent and Antwerp said they didn't use AI to identify activists. They responded to questions about surveillance. This shows worries about how AI can be used to watch protests.
The police in Belgium made a statement about their actions. They were asked about using AI to recognize people at pro-Palestinian demonstrations. They said they are not using facial recognition technology. They prefer to use normal methods to identify people. This decision comes after concerns about privacy and how AI could be misused.
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Highlights
No AI Used for Identification
Police in Ghent and Antwerp did not use AI facial recognition.
Focus on Traditional Methods
The police use traditional methods for identification instead of AI.
Response to Privacy Concerns
The decision follows concerns about privacy and misuse of technology.
Investigation Following Questions
The statement was made after questions about surveillance tools.
Concerns About Misuse Highlighted
The decision highlights worries about AI misuse in demonstrations.