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Punjab Police has launched the AI-powered 'Face Trace System' to identify and apprehend suspects and criminals using a database of 18 million individuals. While intended to enhance law enforcement efficiency, the system raises concerns about potential privacy violations and human rights risks due to its mass surveillance capabilities.[AI generated]
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves the use of an AI system (facial recognition with AI technology) developed and deployed by Punjab Police. The system's purpose is to assist in identifying and apprehending criminals, which directly relates to law enforcement activities. While the article does not report any harm or misuse resulting from the system's deployment, the system's use could plausibly lead to harms such as violations of privacy or human rights if misused or if errors occur. However, since the article only reports the launch and intended use without any reported harm or incident, it does not qualify as an AI Incident. Instead, it represents a potential risk scenario where harm could plausibly arise in the future, thus fitting the definition of an AI Hazard.[AI generated]