Argentina Launches AI Unit for Crime Prediction

New measures aim to prevent crime using machine learning, sparking concerns over privacy and civil liberties.

President Javier Milei's administration has established the AI unit to analyze historical crime data and predict future offenses.
The unit will monitor social media, websites, and the Dark Web, using facial recognition and other technologies.
Human rights organizations warn that the initiative could lead to large-scale surveillance and self-censorship.
Critics highlight Argentina's history of state repression and fear the misuse of such technologies.
The government's move follows similar AI implementations in countries like the US, China, and Israel.