Berlin is testing automated behavior analysis with 30 cameras at Kottbusser Tor since October 6, 2023. The system, which uses artificial intelligence to analyze people’s movements, will move to a 24/7 trial phase, likely ending in 2028. The SPD wants to continue, while the Left and Greens are against it. The software creates ‘stick figures’ to identify potential criminal behavior, but critics argue it still infringes on privacy. No independent evaluations have been conducted, and the system’s effectiveness remains uncertain. More: netzpolitik.org
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