Aug 02, 2024 15:00:00Finally, reality catches up with science fiction movies: Argentina launches project to 'predict future crimes' using AI and dronesThe 2002 science fiction movie 'Minority Report ' depicted a near future in which a crime prediction system was introduced, leading to the arrest of people who have not yet committed any crimes. Similarly, Argentine authorities have announced plans to create a specialized team that will use AI to predict crimes in advance. 'President Millet intends to use machine learning algorithms to predict future crimes, as imagined by science fiction author Philip K. Dick and later depicted in the film Minority Report,' Spanish news outlet EL PAÍS reported. 'Mass surveillance undermines freedom of expression as people fear that security forces are monitoring everything they post, comment or publish online, leading them to self-censor and refrain from expressing their opinions or criticisms,' said Mariela Belschi, Executive Director of Amnesty International Argentina. In addition, Milley, who took office as president in December 2023, is known for his tough stance against crime and is sometimes called the 'Argentine Trump' for his radical policies, such as abolishing gun control and abolishing the Argentine Central Bank.
