AI Could Power Next-gen CCTV Cameras

Posted by samzenpus on Wednesday June 25, 2008 @02:13PM from the the-unseen-mechanized-eye dept.

Barence writes "UK researchers are working on fitting CCTV cameras with artificial intelligence, allowing them to more quickly respond to crimes. The technology, being developed by University of Portsmouth scientists, would allow cameras to "hear" violent sounds and react, swiveling quickly in the direction of a broken window or somebody shouting abusively for example, before alerting an operator. The artificial intelligence powering the camera would also be able to respond to visual cues such as fights, or violent behaviour."

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Re:So, the idea... by icegreentea · 2008-06-25 16:38 · Score: 0, Redundant

Garroting someone is already a crime. If you can catch the guy using firecrackers as a distraction while murdering someone, I think you can catch the guy for murdering the guy. I don't see why making firecrackers a crime would work. It's not like they're impossible to make at home.