Working with data analytics company Purple Transform, Network Rail tested systems to improve security measures at 18 sites, focusing on detecting breaches and analyzing people flow.
The artificial intelligence powered by the SiYtE platform is said to be able to “alert staff to suspicious behavior without using facial recognition technology.” Despite claims of benefits such as faster response to incidents such as bicycle theft and hazardous conditions such as slippery surfaces, privacy advocates have criticized the lack of transparency and public debate surrounding the use of AI in such places.
Critics have warned of potential threats to civil liberties and privacy rights, emphasizing the need for strict oversight and accountability when applying surveillance technologies.
Source: Ferra
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