Facial recognition and AI used in China to send FINES to jaywalkers via text messages

Jaywalkers in one Chinese city will soon receive an instant notification and a fine as soon as they violate the rules, thanks to a new Big Brother-style scheme. Officials are looking to upgrade an existing system that uses artificial intelligence and facial recognition technology to name and shame offenders. Images of pedestrians crossing the road against red traffic lights are already beamed onto large LED screens. Now, the government is consulting with mobile carriers and social media firms to add the extra deterrent for the region's 12 million people. Jaywalkers in one Chinese city will soon receive an instant notification as soon as they violate the rules, thanks to a new spy scheme.