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Hong Kong to expand surveillance to 60,000 AI-powered cameras by 2028, with real-time use starting late 2025.
Hong Kong plans to expand its surveillance network to 60,000 cameras by 2028, adding AI-powered facial recognition to its existing system, with real-time use potentially starting by late 2025.
The SmartView programme, aimed at boosting crime prevention and national security, has already contributed to over 400 solved cases and 787 arrests.
While officials highlight public safety benefits, concerns persist over privacy, false matches, and lack of oversight.
The privacy watchdog has not confirmed involvement, and experts question existing legal safeguards.
The European Union has banned such surveillance in public spaces, except under strict conditions.
Hong Kong expandirá la vigilancia a 60.000 cámaras impulsadas por IA para 2028, con uso en tiempo real a partir de finales de 2025.