AI traffic cameras trigger debate in US

The state of Mississippi has approved a contract worth two million dollars with an Australian company to supply it with AI-powered traffic cameras, aimed at enhancing road safety and reducing accidents. The initiative is attracting widespread debate over privacy concerns, with opponents fearing that the cameras could be used for continuous driver surveillance and automatic issuance of violations. Officials, however, emphasize that the goal is to improve traffic management and analyze accidents in high-risk areas. Mississippi is among several regions adopting similar smart technologies as part of smart city efforts, despite criticisms related to constitutional rights violations and the increasing use of government surveillance tools.

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