AI justice comes blindfolded: Kerala Policemen challaned by AI camera, here’s why

Earlier this year, the Kerala state government had installed over 700 AI (Artificial Intelligence) cameras across the state under the ‘Safe Kerala’ project to monitor the traffic violations. Later, it was observed that both the accidents and traffic violations in the state have reduced significantly after the cameras were installed. A recent incident in the state highlights the role of AI in law enforcement where two police personnel driving a police car were issued challans for not wearing seatbelts.
These cameras monitor the traffic and automatically issue challans to the violators. AI cameras can monitor traffic conditions and identify violators 24/7, without the need for human intervention. In a footage that has surfaced on the internet, where a Kerala police vehicle (a Chevrolet Tavera NEO SUV) can be seen passing under an AI camera twice. It is not known what was the exact location of the vehicle.

In the first picture which was taken during the daylight, the driver was seen wearing a seatbelt while the co-passenger wasn’t wearing one. In another picture taken later in the day, both of the police officers were not wearing their seatbelts, due to which challans were automatically issued for the offence. The challan was issued by the Kerala Motor Vehicle Department.

The video has sparked a debate on the internet with users appreciating the unbiased nature of these cameras while it will also encourage users to follow the laws as they are being constantly monitored even when there’s no human intervention.
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