Network Rail Using AI CCTV at train stations, right now, without your permission!
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# AI For Everyone
## AI CCTV on Train Stations: Privacy Concerns vs Safety Benefits
- Network Rail trials AI-enabled CCTV at 8 major UK stations
- Cameras detect trespassers, overcrowding, antisocial behavior
- Amazon Rekognition used to analyze age, gender, emotions
- Privacy experts warn of lack of transparency and consultation
- Debate: Is this a helpful safety tool or Orwellian surveillance?
## 3D Printed "Hero Gauntlet" Prosthetic Hand
- Michael Altheim receives first 3D-printed partial hand prosthesis
- Custom-fit device allows gripping and holding objects
- Waterproof, breathable, controlled by wrist motion
- Improves daily tasks like shopping, fishing, DIY
- Potential game-changer for partial hand amputees
## PillBot: The Swallowable Robot Doctor
- Tiny pill-sized robot enters clinical trials
- Contains cameras and sensors for internal examinations
- Provides real-time video feed to doctors
- Less invasive alternative to traditional endoscopies
- Future versions may use AI for autonomous navigation
## Key Takeaways
- AI and robotics are rapidly transforming healthcare and public spaces
- Exciting potential benefits but also valid privacy/ethical concerns
- Need for public dialogue on responsible AI implementation
- Importance of balancing innovation with individual rights
## Further Reading
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Citations:
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[2] https://ppl-ai-file-upload.s3.amazonaws.com/web/direct-files/7792742/c4466c7a-a680-4499-bcec-236bf78b61fc/paste-2.txt
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