BIG move to modernise prisons…, jails in Karnataka to now have AI system along with…, surveillance to be tougher

The newly appointed Director General of Police (DGP) of Karnataka, Alok Kumar, announced the planning of AI-based surveillance security systems in the state's prisons.

Have you ever heard of the concept of AI prisons in India? If you haven’t, it’s high time to know what they mean and how they operate. As artificial intelligence is emerging at an exponential level all around the globe, India is bringing continuous changes in its security ecosystem. According to the latest technology-driven talks related to security, India is likely to introduce an artificial intelligence-based surveillance system in its prisons. This step will be beneficial in several ways, and if implemented successfully, it will prevent illegalities around the prisons.

AI prisons in India

The newly appointed Director General of Police (DGP) of Karnataka, Alok Kumar, announced the planning of AI-based surveillance security systems in the state’s prisons. He stated that the process is under the testing mode and how it will identify all types of suspicious activities, thereby alerting the authorities on time. However, the implementation of this system comes with some challenges. It requires extensive data training, whose maintenance and cost of operation can be high.

Benefits of AI in prisons

Apart from some challenges, the artificial intelligence-based surveillance systems have numerous advantages. If someone tries to escape out, the offender can immediately be caught. In addition, illegal operations related to mobile phones, weapons, drugs, and other devices can also be prevented. In a nutshell, the system will promote better security in the prisons.

How does an AI-based surveillance system operate?

According to a report from Mathrubhumi.com, a normal CCTV camera only records the moments for which someone has to sit for long periods of time to keep a check on the display screen. Sometimes, the high amount of work makes it humanely impossible to track all the ongoing activities.

During this time, AI surveillance comes to play its part. Apart from tracking the abnormal activities, it sets an alarm and greatly reduces the dependency on the staff for every moment of monitoring.