Smart Cameras To Predict Crimes

hairybacchus writes: "The Independent News is reporting that scientists at Kingston University in London have developed video processing software that is able to predict behavior patterns of the people on-screen. They say it will be used to alleviate congestion in the London Underground or alert police to potential muggings. I wonder how long it will be before this is combined with face-recognition technology? It's spooky." I can't wait. "We searched you because the computer told us to." Trust the Computer.

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Thoughtcrime

[dillon_rinker]

I think the subject says it all.

Re:I want to see this given to traffic cops

[Yousef]

I'd have to agree with that.
The best driving I've seen is in Germany. (Only country I've been to where, despite driving 140MPH, other drivers were still overtaking me! :-D). Despite their speed limits (or lack of them on the Autobahns) the Germans are VERY disciplined drivers. Speed limits in built-up areas and around schools are much lower and everyone abides by them.
During the Year that I worked there, I never witnessed anything that i could describe as reckless or dangerous driving. No one cuts you up, every body signals, no idiots hog the outer lane - in short, driving there was pretty stress free.
Hence, it can be shown clearly that speed is not in and of itself bad. Rather drivers are bad/impatient/inconsiderate etc, and that needs to be tackled.
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P.S. I wish it could be used to catch the bastard that Keyed my car!!!