Posted on 04/23/2021 9:14:19 AM PDT by Salman
The MTA on Thursday abruptly halted a program to test new security cameras on subway cars — a day after the Daily News raised questions about the ties the company providing the technology has to a Chinese firm that specializes in facial recognition technology.
Transit managers last week sent a memo to subway crews alerting them of new video cameras installed on a four-car G line train. The new tech is part of a years-long effort by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to improve security and put more eyes underground.
The test program installed four cameras in each of the cars, as well a system that operated the train’s digital signage and intercoms, the memo states.
The cameras began monitoring passengers on the G line train last Thursday — and MTA officials planned to keep them there for a year to see how they worked.
But the vendor contracted to provide the system’s technology — Suzhou Huaqi Intelligent Technology — raised major security flags that prompted officials to suddenly pull the camera-filled train from service on Thursday.
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10% for the big guy.
Probably pulled because of bad PR after it made the Daily News.
It won’t be long before....
“I’m sorry. You cannot ride the MTA. Your Social Credit Score is insufficient. Please report to the nearest Reeducation Camp.”
Crime on the subway to shoot up 500%...............
I think it’s more likely the Diddin du nuffins where regularly featured, committing various crimes and that undermined the left’s propaganda.
I agree!
Seriously? The company abbreviation is SHIT?
Right.
Only thing that can save us:
Chinese watching surveillance screens: “It is frustrating so much. All those roundeyes look alike.”
Good Catch!
Exactly who’s running the MTA now, Trump? Since when does NYC care about CCP influence?
Speaking of bad acronyms...
Years ago, my church wanted to build a new auditorium. They turned to Church Loans and Investment Trust.
Walmart recently installed new self check out machines that show your face on the screen as you check out. Keep in mind that a lot of products especially clothing in Walmart are made in China.
Can we get these security cameras installed at the back door at the White House and also at every election polling place and ballot counting center?
How does the U.S. Marshals Service run a Witness Protection Program when foreign companies and governments are collecting facial recognition data on U.S. citizens?
Then I demand to see the pictures the next time some crook makes a fake credit card and makes in person purchases with my number.
Sunglasses and a cap or hat along with a virus mask should foil the cameras
Are they sure the authorities removed the cameras? My first thought, considering the venue, was that they were STOLEN.
What the hell is good about facial recognition when everyone is wearing a mask?
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