French plans to use artificial intelligence (AI) to scan the thousands of athletes, coaches and spectators descending on Paris for the Olympics is a form of creeping surveillance, rights groups said.
French authorities have tested artificial intelligence surveillance systems at train stations, concerts and football matches in recent months.
When the games open in late July, these systems will scan the crowds, check for abandoned packages, detect weapons, and more.
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