Big Brother Meets Bollywood: AI Now Stalking Ex-Criminals 🕵️‍♂️🤖

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So, the Indian police have decided to go full-on sci-fi and use AI to keep tabs on ex-cons. Because apparently, human surveillance wasn’t dramatic enough. 🎬 The Andhra Pradesh police in Vijayawada are leading the charge with their shiny new AI jail monitoring system. Because nothing says “rehabilitation” like being watched 24/7 by a robot overlord. 🤖👀

Here’s the deal: if the AI catches a released criminal doing something sketchy—like, say, breathing suspiciously—it alerts the local cops. Because, you know, the police were just sitting around twiddling their thumbs before this. 🚨 In the past, they didn’t have the tech to stalk ex-cons properly. But now? Oh, they’ve got the whole shebang: AI, CCTV, and good old-fashioned human nosiness. It’s like a crime-fighting reality show, but with fewer tears and more arrests. 🎥🔍

According to the New Indian Express, facial recognition cameras are now lurking at every corner—train stations, bus stands, public places. Basically, if you’re a released criminal, Big Brother is watching. And by Big Brother, I mean a very judgmental AI. 👁️‍🗨️

CP Babu, the man with the plan, explained: “If a former robber is released, they usually visit family and friends first. You know, to catch up on gossip and plan their next heist. If we catch them chatting with known criminals, we call them in for a little ‘counseling.’” Because nothing says “reform” like a stern talking-to from the cops. 🚔💬

He also added, “This system is a crime deterrent. If a released criminal keeps popping up in Vijayawada without a good reason, we give them a warning. If they’re just there for the biryani, we leave them alone. But if they’re up to no good? Game over.” 🍛🚫

And get this: since the AI system was rolled out, the Vijayawada police have stopped 200 ex-criminals from entering the city. That’s 200 fewer headaches for the cops and 200 more reasons for ex-cons to consider a career change. 📉👮‍♂️

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2025-03-25 13:25