Artificial intelligence is poised to play a crucial role in the security of this year’s Cannes Film Festival, representing a significant test for future applications at the Paris Olympics two months later. From 16 to 25 May, around 40,000 people, including some of the biggest stars of world cinema, will meet on the French Riviera to take part in the eagerly awaited film festival. Local authorities have announced the use of 17 experimental cameras equipped with AI technology, designed to identify events or behavior considered suspicious and to help detect abandoned packages, weapons and people in distress.
The proposal to implement these cameras dates back to 2019, but only thanks to recent changes to surveillance laws, introduced in view of the Olympics to be held in Paris in July, did the municipality of Cannes obtain the necessary permission, as explained by mayor David Lisnard. Lisnard pointed out that the city already has the densest video protection network in France, with 884 cameras, one for every 84 residents. Added to these are 462 emergency buttons distributed in public spaces and buildings in the city, guaranteeing an additional level of safety. Despite some concerns that the mobilization for the Olympics could reduce the police resources available for the festival, the introduction of these advanced technologies aims to compensate for these shortcomings, ensuring effective and timely surveillance.
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