Facial Recognition in Delhi: Opportunities and Concerns

Beginning in June, the Delhi Police intends to expand its use of AI powered facial recognition across the city, integrating the technology with municipal bodies and Resident Welfare Associations in an effort to enhance crime prevention.

However, this initiative has raised significant concerns among privacy advocates and digital rights organisations, who fear the potential for misuse and the disproportionate targeting of minority communities.In this episode, we first speak with Upasika Singhal of The Indian Express to understand the scope of the police plans and the details of the implementation.

We are then joined by Apar Gupta, co founder of the Internet Freedom Foundation, to examine the broader implications of this move and why facial recognition poses unique risks.

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