NYC MTA unveils AI surveillance to flag subway mischief

Monday, May 5, 2025, 2:20 pm

New York City's Metropolitan Transportation Authority is rolling out an AI-powered system designed to monitor subway camera feeds for suspicious behavior. While officials tout enhanced security benefits, privacy advocates are left wondering if Big Brother’s watching—and learning—a little too much.

winbuzzer.com / New York’s Subway AI Surveillance Plan Sparks Privacy Alarms

The MTA has confirmed it is working with tech firms on AI to analyze subway camera feeds for "problematic behavior," though critics cite bias and surveillance risks. The post New York’s Subway AI Surveillance Plan Sparks Privacy Alarms appeared first on WinBuzzer.

the-decoder.com / AI to flag suspicious behavior on New York City subways

New York City's Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) plans to use AI to automatically detect suspicious activity on subway platforms and alert police. The article AI to flag suspicious behavior on New York City subways appeared first on THE DECODER.

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