MIT to become hotbed of AI video surveillance

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Author: SanjayMehta

Date: 7/26/2026

Article Summary:
MIT is installing over 500 AI surveillance cameras in its academic buildings, residence halls, and outdoor areas, which can collect real-time face and object classification data, including detection of motion, loitering, crowds, face masks, and camera tampering.