How does it sound to train an AI algorithm by surveillance data to identify potential shoplifters? A Japanese tech venture developed a shoplifting warning system that alerts the shop staff when it detects a suspicious figure. It doesn’t examine a person’s biological profiles, such as gender, age or race. Instead, it monitors shoppers’ facial expressions, movements, and clothing. With the system, shoplifting losses were reduced by nearly 80% at convenience stores, according to the tech startup.
Critics argue that it violates privacy. The developer says the system just gives warning based on the behaviors of suspicious shoppers and leaves the judgment for action to the store personnel.
Since the system is to prevent shoplifting, it seems to be beneficial for both the store and potential shoplifter. In fact, there already are similar systems being used in public places to prevent crimes and acts of terrorism. Does it violate privacy?
People seem to sacrifice privacy for convenience but become reluctant to give it up when it comes to security.
Enjoy reading the article and think if preventive use of AI violates privacy.
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Should AI be used to catch shoplifters?
How does it sound to train an AI algorithm by surveillance data to identify potential shoplifters? A Japanese tech venture developed a shoplifting warning system that alerts the shop staff when it detects a suspicious figure. It doesn’t examine a person’s biological profiles, such as gender, age or race. Instead, it monitors shoppers’ facial expressions, movements, and clothing. With the system, shoplifting losses were reduced by nearly 80% at convenience stores, according to the tech startup.
Critics argue that it violates privacy. The developer says the system just gives warning based on the behaviors of suspicious shoppers and leaves the judgment for action to the store personnel.
Since the system is to prevent shoplifting, it seems to be beneficial for both the store and potential shoplifter. In fact, there already are similar systems being used in public places to prevent crimes and acts of terrorism. Does it violate privacy?
People seem to sacrifice privacy for convenience but become reluctant to give it up when it comes to security.
Enjoy reading the article and think if preventive use of AI violates privacy.
https://edition.cnn.com/2019/04/18/business/ai-vaak-shoplifting/index.html
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