Sports Direct, Spar, Budgens, Costcutter and Southern Co-op are now among the growing number of British retailers using a controversial Chinese state-owned facial-recognition system. The biometric cameras work by scanning the faces of shoppers so they can be checked against a database of suspected criminals. But they have been branded'Orwellian' and'unlawful' by critics, who claim that staff could add people to a secret'blacklist' without them knowing. So how does the facial-recognition system work, and which shops are already using it? Here, MailOnline breaks down everything you need to know about the controversial technology.

That is not happening and we are behind schedule with that. The technology involved in getting the camera small enough that it doesn't fill the screen is a challenge. So we're still using the same system which is Nico [Klinger, FIA deputy safety delegate] following the in-car cameras.

Pilot program's main goal to deter drivers from speeding past school buses when stop-arm is out The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. Pilot program's main goal to deter drivers from speeding past school buses when stop-arm is out A pilot program at the Sacramento City Unified School District is hoping to improve student safety through the use of artificial intelligence cameras on school buses. The District has partnered with company BusPatrol to put cameras on five school buses to deter drivers from speeding past buses when their stop-arm is out, which is a violation of law. "We use an AI engine named Ava to be able to automatically detect vehicles that illegally pass stopped school buses," BusPatrol CEO Jean Souliere said. Souliere said the cameras on the side of the buses take pictures of the license plates of cars that keep driving.

Read full article In The KnowArtificial intelligence camera can identify different bird species for youAlex LaskerAugust 14, 2020, 8:03 AMBird watching just got a whole lot more high tech.Birdsy, a wildlife-spotting camera, has developed a unique artificial intelligence (AI) that records and identifies birds and other animals all by itself, meaning you never have to miss out on priceless nature moments again.The Wi-Fi-connected camera can monitor your bird feeders and yard 24/7, identify each species it spots, record and log each animal visitor, and send the data directly to a smartphone app for you to enjoy.The app even makes it easy to share your favorite bird spots on social media. Credit: BirdsySince Birdsy was launched on Kickstarter, it has raced past its original goal of $60,000, with 506 backers pledging a total of $114,790 to help bring the project to life.Birdsy's AI is constantly learning and changing. Currently, it is able to identify species in North America and Europe and, with the power of ultra-fast Verizon 5G, the number of birds and other animals it can recognize will continue to grow.Watch the futuristic gadget in action in the video above.If you enjoyed this article, check out the Hollywood sci-fi technology …

Bird watching just got a whole lot more high tech. Birdsy, a wildlife-spotting camera, has developed a unique artificial intelligence (AI) that records and identifies birds and other animals all by itself, meaning you never have to miss out on priceless nature moments again. The Wi-Fi-connected camera can monitor your bird feeders and yard 24/7, identify each species it spots, record and log each animal visitor, and send the data directly to a smartphone app for you to enjoy. The app even makes it easy to share your favorite bird spots on social media. Since Birdsy was launched on Kickstarter, it has raced past its original goal of $60,000, with 506 backers pledging a total of $114,790 to help bring the project to life.

Ottapalam: Kerala Police is gearing up to face the manifold challenges on the law and order front. Amid move to widely install cameras with Artificial Intelligence in public places, first police vehicle in Palakkad district with surveillance cameras has been readied here. Four surveillance cameras have been fitted on to the official vehicle of the circle inspector at the Ottapalam police station. The cameras mounted on the top of the vehicle are aimed at capturing images that could help in maintaining law and order, and stop traffic law violations. For instance, as the police rush to any strife-torn region, these cameras would capture the images which would aid in the investigation later on.

With artificial intelligence technology borrowed from vehicles, Lighthouse's camera is the only one in the world to act as a personal security consultant! Why is it a smart camera that really is this, smart. It is not based on motion sensors to know what it is, rather than artificial intelligence algorithms. And so it avoids the wrong alarms from shadows or changes in light, since it can distinguish everything. And to understand them, which is what is required.

With artificial intelligence technology borrowed from vehicles, Lighthouse's camera is the only one in the world to act as a personal security consultant! Why is it a smart camera that really is this, smart. It is not based on motion sensors to know what it is, rather than artificial intelligence algorithms.