Huawei's Controversial Patent for AI-Powered Uighur Detection Exposed

A surveillance group has uncovered a patent filed by Huawei that details an AI system designed to identify members of the Uighur ethnic minority. The revelation raises concerns about the potential misuse of AI technology and the need for robust safeguards in its development and deployment.

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