Berlin starts AI surveillance at Kottbusser Tor
30 cameras are supposed to automatically detect violent crimes and emergencies from November. However, the surveillance is not as anonymous as initially portrayed.
Berlin is set to introduce AI-powered video surveillance at Kottbusser Tor in November, with 30 cameras monitoring the area around the clock to automatically detect potential violent crimes or emergencies. The system, which will begin regular operation in early December, uses AI to analyze movement patterns and alert police to suspicious situations.
Over 900 crimes, including more than 300 physical attacks, were recorded in the area in the past 12 months, according to Innensenatorin Iris Spranger. The video recordings will be stored for 28 days and can be used as evidence if a crime is detected. The project may face scrutiny from potential future coalition partners, with the Greens and Left parties having previously expressed concerns about public surveillance.
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