World news | The Guardian•Mar 12
‘Invasive’ AI-led mass surveillance in Africa violating freedoms, warn experts
The rapid expansion of AI-powered mass-surveillance systems across Africa is violating citizens’ right to privacy and having a chilling effect on society, according to experts on human rights and emerging technologies. ” Nigeria has spent the most on infrastructure, investing $470m on 10,000 smart cameras by last year. An average of $240m was spent by the 11 countries with the investment often funded by loans from Chinese banks.
