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China uses AI to enhance its surveillance

One person, One file
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One person, One file
Hundreds of Chinese companies have purchased "one person, one file" software in the last four years.
Artificial Intelligence
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Artificial Intelligence
Hundreds of Chinese companies have developed software that employs artificial intelligence to classify data collected on residents, in response to increased demand from government agencies looking to improve their surveillance capabilities.
Individuals
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Individuals
The technology improves on previous software that just collects data and then leaves it up to individuals to organise it.
Spying strategy
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Spying strategy
Beijing's present strategy to spying has been improved by the new software.
Law enforcement
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Law enforcement
Despite the fact that China's existing systems can collect data on individuals, it is up to law enforcement and other users to organise it.
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