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WA Police launch real-time AI camera surveillance to catch criminals
WA Police will become the first force in the country to use real-time AI-generated facial recognition in public spaces.
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WA Police becomes Australia's first law enforcement agency to deploy real-time AI facial recognition in public surveillance. This establishes precedent for large-scale government AI infrastructure, driving demand for edge computing, data governance, and compliance frameworks across public-sector deployments.
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