The application video analytics is perhaps most
often associated with is security. For some, security is the ultimate
goal, the only true value. But for others, improvements in security have to be
weighed against other values, such as privacy. As video analytics becomes
everyday and common, societies will eventually have to take a stand towards how
far can we go? When does automatic video surveillance, face recognition etc.
become intrusive? Should the surveillance data be stored? Who has access to it?
What should it be used for? Many questions remain unanswered, and it’s hardly
surprising that security companies and civil rights groups are at odds here. In
any case, the discussion that will take place during the next few years will be
very interesting and will shape the society of the future. Technology will
eventually enable absolute connectivity that will make our lives easier and
mostly better. On the other hand, this can result in almost total loss of
privacy. Finding a balance is likely to prove to be a tricky task.
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