EU rights watchdog warns of pitfalls in use of AI


A pair of surveillance cameras are seen along the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront in Hong Kong, China July 28. — Reuters

BRUSSELS: The European Union's rights watchdog has warned of the risks of using artificial intelligence in predictive policing, medical diagnoses and targeted advertising as the bloc mulls rules next year to address the challenges posed by the technology.

While AI is widely used by law enforcement agencies, rights groups say it is also abused by authoritarian regimes for mass and discriminatory surveillance. Critics also worry about the violation of people's fundamental rights and data privacy rules.

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