Russian centre uses AI and cameras to curb misinformation and monitor quarantines

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Russia has set up a coronavirus information centre to to monitor social media for misinformation about the coronavirus and spot empty supermarket shelves using a combination of surveillance cameras and AI. The centre also has a database of contacts and places of work for 95% of those under mandatory quarantine after returning from countries where the virus is active. Sherbank, Russia's biggest bank, has agreed to pay for a free app that will provide free telemedicine consultations.

Source: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2020/03/17/russia-employs-ai-and-video-surveillance-against-coronavirus-disruption-a69658
 

Writer: AFP
Publication: The Moscow Times