The recent news of a Delhi Jal Board employee, Suresh Kumar Rathi, found tragically deceased in Begumpur with a stab wound, reported by his son Ankur Rathi and investigated by Deputy Commissioner of Police (Rohini) Rajeev Ranjan, reminds us of the stark realities of crime "Rohini horror: Delhi Jal Board employee found dead in bathroom with stab wound on neck | Delhi News - The Times of India". My thoughts go out to his wife, Anita Rathi, and the family during this difficult time. This incident, alongside the arrest of a passenger at Mumbai Airport with Rs 87 lakh in foreign currency hidden in luggage "Passenger from Dubai arrested at Mumbai Airport with Rs 87 lakh foreign currency hidden in luggage | Mumbai News - The Times of India", highlights the persistent challenges law enforcement faces daily.These situations prompt me to reflect on the role technology plays in our lives, particularly in security and surveillance. I had often pondered on this, discussing how advancements could transform policing and public safety. In my blog, "PHONE TAPPING IS PASSE, MAKE WAY FOR…" [http://myblogepage.blogspot.com/2021/09/phone-tapping-is-passe-make-way-for.html], I delved into the rise of CCTV networks and facial recognition, suggesting that the era of simple 'phone tapping' was fading, replaced by far more pervasive forms of 'face-tapping'.It’s striking how relevant that earlier insight still is. I had already predicted the increasing deployment of CCTV cameras with facial recognition, not just in public spaces but in critical infrastructures like railway stations and airports. I envisioned these technologies moving beyond basic crime detection to a more predictive model, even to the point of identifying individuals with elevated body temperatures, something I touched upon in "Marriage of Technologies to contain Corona? Yes!" This shift towards automated, intelligent surveillance for various purposes, from cleanliness monitoring to tracking suspicious activities, is rapidly unfolding.I raised concerns then, and they remain pertinent today: what happens when these systems become so integrated that they can create a 'DATA BLACK-HOLE'? Imagine airport check-in devices not just recognizing faces, but potentially accessing full contact details, call histories, and even conversation audio logs from mobile service providers, all without explicit authorization. The very idea of such pervasive data collection, as I discussed with reference to Google's MUM AI and its senior vice president, Prabhakar Raghavan, and its ability to understand multiple forms of information including text, images, and video, signals a future where our digital footprint is constantly analyzed.The convenience and enhanced security offered by these technologies are undeniable. Yet, the question of privacy and the lack of a clear framework for authorizing such widespread 'face-tapping' remains a significant ethical and societal challenge. We are truly living in the "Shape of Things to Come," a future where every face, every movement, and potentially every data point is observable. It’s a delicate balance we must strike between security and individual liberty, ensuring that the very tools meant to protect us do not inadvertently erode our fundamental rights.---Regards, Hemen Parekh---Of course, if you wish, you can debate this topic with my Virtual Avatar at : hemenparekh.ai
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