Mass Surveillance Safety Not Surveillance Manchester Townhall Join the #SafetyNotSurveillance coalition in Manchester as we explore how AI and ‘crime-predicting’ technologies are currently being used by Greater Manchester Police, the harms and risks of their continues roll out, and what action local communities and councils can take to invest in true, lasting community safety – not surveillance. - WHEN Thursday 24 September, 6-9pm BST - WHERE Central Hall (Collier Room), Oldham Street, Manchester M1 1JQ - SPEAKERS Sarah Lasoye (Open Rights Group) Dr Patrick Williams Kids of Colour Northern Police Monitoring Project Manchester Townhall on AI and ‘crime-predicting’ technologies In the last year, we’ve seen dramatic escalations in the use of AI tools across UK policing. In January, the Home Office announced its plans to invest £115 million into PoliceAI – accelerating the roll out of AI technologies across all 43 forces in England and Wales. These range from administrative tools, to flawed live facial recognition cameras and so called ‘crime-prediction’ and ‘risk-scoring’ systems that rely on algorithmic models. Just this month, we’ve seen GMP deploy facial recognition at Manchester Caribbean Carnival. We’ve seen police forces push ahead with these technologies, justifying their use with the paternalistic argument that the presumed benefits of embedding surveillance across public life, outweigh any consequent harms to the public. What we don’t want, is policing without fully-informed consent by the public, and particularly, racialised and marginalised communities whose views and voices are routinely sidelined. Refreshments and food will be provided 🥘 Manchester Townhall Register Now If you have questions, or would like support in order to fully access and participate this event, please email Sarah, our Pre-Crime Programme Manager.