The system is made up of millions of high-resolution cameras with the help of artificial intelligence, which helps to detect anyone anywhere in a very short period of time. This was confirmed these days after BBC reporter John Sudworth was arrested by order of the Chinese authorities, Only minutes to locate the reporter using a powerful camera network and facial recognition technology.
Of course, this is a clear example of the strength and effectiveness of the Chinese government's monitoring system, a striking example of the kind of monitoring China has invested heavily in recent years to help police perform their work more efficiently.
It is also a very clear example of how the future will be in terms of surveillance and rapid access to anyone in place in the world with the help of cameras and artificial intelligence.
Of course, this is a clear example of the strength and effectiveness of the Chinese government's monitoring system, a striking example of the kind of monitoring China has invested heavily in recent years to help police perform their work more efficiently.
It is also a very clear example of how the future will be in terms of surveillance and rapid access to anyone in place in the world with the help of cameras and artificial intelligence.
China has the largest monitoring system in the world, with 170 million cameras installed all over the country, supported by artificial intelligence and face recognition techniques. This number is expected to reach 400 million cameras by 2020! With this system, the Chinese police will need only 7 minutes to reach anyone in the country.
