Ethnic Recognition Software in St. Petersburg, Russia
City officials in St. Petersburg, Russia, are upgrading CCTV cameras with 'ethnic recognition software' to monitor the formation of ethnic enclaves, with suspicions that the software was bought from a Chinese company. Critics question the effectiveness and ethical implications of the software.
Key Points
- City officials in St. Petersburg, Russia, are upgrading CCTV cameras with 'ethnic recognition software'
- Critics question the effectiveness and ethical implications of the software
- Suspicions that the software was bought from a Chinese company
Pros
- More accurate forecasting of resource needs for order and security during mass events
Cons
- Ethical concerns and potential for fueling tensions and interethnic discord
- Effectiveness of determining ethnicity through recordings questioned