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Hello, down below! I am talking to you: yes, you, Mr Derek Wimples of SW19, who works as a part-time plumber, allegedly, and last filed a detailed and plausible tax return for Tax Year 2021-2022. I believe your smelly pooch is pissing on me! Can this stop, please, or I shall have to call Humanoid Autonomous Armed Intervention Robocop #425, who happens to be patrolling 200 metres from here.
At first, you start reading the article and you think it's a great idea. And then, as often with such stories, the more you learn about it, the more sinister and ominous it seems.
In effect, every streetlamp can become an AI-enabled super-spy keeping an eye on any person or vehicle that happens to be near it - and any dog that relieves itself on the lamppost too.
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The lampposts can also operate as AI-powered surveillance cameras.
In Nigeria, each will be fitted with AI cameras capable of detecting parking violations, speeding vehicles, and seatbelt non-compliance, the company says.
iLamps with cameras are already in a car park at Warwick Hospital and are capable of providing "CCTV monitoring and number plate recognition," CPG says.
The streetlights might also be used to spot wanted or missing people using facial recognition, Fitzpatrick said.
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