08.08.2024 09:06:00
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A facial recognition system with elements of artificial intelligence has begun to be introduced in Kazakhstan. In August, CCTV cameras in Almaty and Atyrau were equipped with the technology to automatically identify wanted persons.
Prosecutor General Berik Asylov reported that in August, in two days, law enforcement officers had already managed to identify two fugitives and two missing persons.
The system is planned to be extended to all regions of the country. Asylov noted:
“This year, prosecutors themselves, by monitoring CCTV cameras in crowded places, identified and took measures to detain 53 fugitives.”
He emphasized that the technology makes it possible to identify wanted persons even if their appearance has changed over time, and this significantly increases the effectiveness of the search.
However, the initiative raises concerns among members of the public. The Eurasian Digital Foundation (EDF) has previously expressed its concerns about such systems and has voiced a number of proposals to limit the use of this technology.
EDF calls for a ban on mass and indiscriminate surveillance using video surveillance, as well as the use of open-source images of Kazakhs to create biometric databases.
The fund also proposes developing a classification of biometric systems by risk level, based on the experience of regulating artificial intelligence in the EU.
Particular attention is paid to the ban on the use of a real-time biometric identification system by any users except law enforcement agencies.
In addition, EDF emphasizes the importance of observing the principles of transparency, legality and justification in cases where facial recognition systems are to be used.
Government agencies must formulate appropriate policies and ensure the protection of third-party data.
The introduction of such technologies requires a careful approach and consideration of public opinion. It is necessary to weigh the benefits of their use against the possible threats to personal freedom and privacy of citizens.
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Prosecutor General Berik Asylov reported that in August, in two days, law enforcement officers had already managed to identify two fugitives and two missing persons.
The system is planned to be extended to all regions of the country. Asylov noted:
“This year, prosecutors themselves, by monitoring CCTV cameras in crowded places, identified and took measures to detain 53 fugitives.”
He emphasized that the technology makes it possible to identify wanted persons even if their appearance has changed over time, and this significantly increases the effectiveness of the search.
However, the initiative raises concerns among members of the public. The Eurasian Digital Foundation (EDF) has previously expressed its concerns about such systems and has voiced a number of proposals to limit the use of this technology.
EDF calls for a ban on mass and indiscriminate surveillance using video surveillance, as well as the use of open-source images of Kazakhs to create biometric databases.
The fund also proposes developing a classification of biometric systems by risk level, based on the experience of regulating artificial intelligence in the EU.
Particular attention is paid to the ban on the use of a real-time biometric identification system by any users except law enforcement agencies.
In addition, EDF emphasizes the importance of observing the principles of transparency, legality and justification in cases where facial recognition systems are to be used.
Government agencies must formulate appropriate policies and ensure the protection of third-party data.
The introduction of such technologies requires a careful approach and consideration of public opinion. It is necessary to weigh the benefits of their use against the possible threats to personal freedom and privacy of citizens.
