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The European Union sanctioned Russian social network VK and several tech firms for developing and deploying AI-enabled surveillance technologies used to repress civil society and opposition. These systems, including the Max app and SORM, facilitated mass monitoring, violating freedoms of expression and association in Russia.[AI generated]
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly mentions technologies used for surveillance and monitoring of communications and social media, which are typically AI-enabled systems for analyzing large volumes of data and identifying targets. These systems have directly contributed to serious human rights violations, including repression of freedom of expression and association. The EU sanctions are a response to these harms, confirming that the AI systems' use has led to violations of fundamental rights. Hence, this qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct link between AI-enabled surveillance and human rights abuses.[AI generated]