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Delhi Police issued a tender for 338 CCTV cameras with facial recognition across Central and New Delhi, including protest sites. The Internet Freedom Foundation flagged privacy risks, lack of safeguards, and potential misuse, raising concerns about surveillance impacting civil liberties and protest rights. No direct harm has yet materialized.[AI generated]
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves the planned deployment of AI-based facial recognition surveillance systems by the police, which could plausibly lead to violations of human rights such as privacy and freedom of assembly. The tender and installation plans indicate the use of AI systems with significant potential for misuse or harm. However, since no actual harm or incident has been reported or confirmed, and the article does not describe any realized negative outcomes, the event fits the definition of an AI Hazard. It is not Complementary Information because the main focus is not on responses or updates to a prior incident, nor is it unrelated or beneficial use.[AI generated]