Calderdale Council Confirms No AI in CCTV
🕓 Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Overview Calderdale Council has officially confirmed that it does not utilise artificial intelligence (AI) within its network of Calderdale Council CCTV cameras. This definitive Calderdale council statement addresses growing public discourse and concerns surrounding the increasing integration of advanced technologies, particularly AI, into public surveillance systems globally. The affirmation provides clarity on the local authority's approach to monitoring public spaces, emphasising human oversight over algorithmic analysis for its public security cameras . Background & Context The adoption of surveillance technology in public spaces has been a subject of continuous debate, balancing the imperatives of public safety and crime prevention with individual privacy rights. In recent years, the discussion has intensified with the advent of artificial intelligence, which promises to enhance the capabilities of traditional Closed-Circuit Televisio...