The Toronto Police Service has deployed a network of AI-powered cameras capable of automatically scanning license plates as well as identifying vehicle makes and models. The new technology is designed to serve as a high-tech tool for fighting crime, giving law enforcement constant visual tracking on the city’s roads to quickly locate vehicles of interest.
While the system has proven highly effective at improving policing capabilities, it has also sparked significant concern among privacy experts. According to a report by CBC’s Tyler Cheese, critics warn that the continuous monitoring creates a system of mass surveillance, raising serious questions about citizen privacy and the potential for technological misuse by law enforcement.
