Domestic surveillance programs may be in for an AI upgrade. The National Security Agency of the United States just awarded a $2 billion contract to Hewlett Packard Enterprise to develop high-performance computing power that the agency will use to reach its data analytics and artificial intelligence needs, according to a Wednesday statement from the company. However, it's important to keep in mind that the NSA has repeatedly pushed for access to private information from telecommunications companies and internet servers, which could mean a major upgrade is in store for the surveillance of ordinary people. During the course of the 10-year contract, the NSA will pay to employ HSE's computing technology, which will also build a new platform that will blend the company's ProLiant servers with its Apollo data storage system. Combined, the new system will "ingest and process high volumes of data, and support deep learning and artificial intelligence capabilities," read the company press release.

Though artificial intelligence is changing how businesses work, there are concerns about how it may influence our lives. This is not just an academic or a societal concern but a reputational risk for companies, no company wants to be marred with data or AI ethics scandals that impacted companies like Amazon. For example, there was significant backlash due to the sale of Rekognition to law enforcement. This was followed by Amazon's decision to stop providing this technology to law enforcement for a year since they anticipate the proper legal framework to be in place by then. Al algorithms and training data may contain biases as humans do since those are also generated by humans.

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Would you act differently if you knew that somebody constantly watches you to analyze your behavior and emotions? People will have to answer this question soon. While facial recognition and other biometric technologies are becoming more prominent in a range of services including password authentication and Internet of Things (IoT) devices, the pervasiveness of such technologies in our daily lives is becoming disturbing. And this says nothing about how fast they are spreading. Surveillance in retail stores that analyzes the behavior of shoppers, facial-recognition technology to expedite checking in to flights and hotels, targeted-marketing algorithms that deliver personalized ads by scanning the customer's face – these are a few examples, the tip of the iceberg, of how industries are using artificial-intelligence (AI) tech.

Confirming popular perception that we are being watched, a report by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace said that more countries, led by China, are deploying artificial intelligence to monitor the whereabouts of its citizens. According to the report, at least 75 of 176 countries globally are actively using AI technologies for surveillance purposes. The report said 56 countries are using smart city/safe city platforms, 64 are using facial recognition systems, and 52 are using smart policing. China's strong technological base is an enabling factor in the growth of AI surveillance. The report noted that Technology linked to Chinese companies--particularly Huawei, Hikvision, Dahua, and ZTE--supply AI surveillance technology in 63 countries, with Huawei alone is responsible for providing AI surveillance technology to at least 50 countries worldwide. The next largest non-Chinese supplier of AI surveillance tech is Japan's NEC Corporation, whose technology is being deployed in 14 countries.

Security officers keep watch in front of an AI (Artificial Intelligence) sign at the annual Huawei Connect event in Shanghai, China September 18, 2019. Rapid advances in digital technologies amplify the potential for data acquisition from and influence over other states. One state aggressively pursuing digital advantage globally is China, especially in its leveraging of artificial intelligence (AI). This memo presents recent data from multiple sources and initial analysis to set the stage for discussion about the profound implications of imminent digital power by China. A leading concern for those states not presently engaged in AI and related technologies is that they will fall behind those that are already heavily innovating and investing.

The magic of artificial intelligence began with realistic images of human faces, food, and Airbnb home stays but now it seems to be reaching new heights as a Kyoto-based firm, Data Grid has developed complete human bodies based on the images of thousand other Japanese celebrities and models. Every model that you can see in the picture and video was generated from scratch with the help of DataGrid's neural network. Although the company didn't reveal much details about the process in their demo but the idea indeed has a lot of potential. These virtual models can be considered as an ideal alternative for brands and online stores who currently spend a hefty amount on photo shoots every now and then, in order to showcase their products in the best way possible. Also read: This Is How You Can Make Yourself Invisible for AI Surveillance Systems This all wasn't achieved at first attempt as previously DataGrid started off by developing images that looked like the Japanese celebrities.