AI cameras spot suicide attempts in South Korea's capital

SEOUL — When AI-powered cameras on bridges over Seoul’s Han River raise the alarm that someone may be about to jump, acting quickly is vital. The waterway is a landmark of the glittering South Korean capital, but also a frequent scene of despair in a country with one of the world’s highest suicide rates. The artificial intelligence-driven surveillance system alerts first responders if someone lingers in certain locations, enters an area deemed unsafe or picks up one of the bridges’ dedicated suicide-prevention phones. READ: Over 40 people die by suicide each day in South Korea It has been strikingly effective, […]...

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