In recent years, a plethora of innovations have emerged to spot deviant behavior in crowds that may indicate imminent threats ranging from petty crimes (e.g. shoplifting) to terrorist attacks. During this session, we will dive into the newest observation techniques. We look at the opportunities that these techniques offer, discuss the ethical and technical limitations, and we investigate the extent to which observation can be automated or if the ‘human component’ to assess what is deviant and potentially dangerous is an absolute necessity. Which considerations should be made in deciding which observation technique (or a combination thereof) should be used? How do these techniques affect our privacy and civil liberties? These issues will be addressed in three short presentations and a panel discussion.
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