Smart Cameras Detect Crime, Erode Privacy

MattSparkes writes "Smart surveillance systems could identify crimes as they take place, if a computer vision system developed at the University of Texas goes into production. The system is capable of classifying behaviour as friendly or violent. In the past there have been attempts to spot unusual behaviour, but this required subsequent user classification. These new systems may keep us more secure, but is it worth sacrificing our privacy for? And will we see false positives, where police cars screech to a halt beside hugging couples?"

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Easily solveable

[eln]

And will we see false positives, where police cars screech to a halt beside hugging couples?

This is easily solvable by splitting behavior into 3 different types: Normal, dangerous, and HOT!

This could revolutionize the webcam industry.

Re:Privacy?

[dr_dank]

Should I expect to be able to walk down the street with my dick hanging out of my pants screaming "FREE SPEECH! FREE SPEECH!" at the top of my lungs

Many don't know that you really can shout "Fire!" in a crowded theater if you have your dick hanging out of your pants.

Try it and see!

Fun Fact: Thomas Jefferson wrote the entire Declaration of Independence with his dick hanging out of his pants.