Oracle co-founder and billionaire Larry Ellison believes artificial intelligence will enable mass surveillance systems that can monitor citizens to make sure they are on their “best behavior”.
Business Insider Reports At a recent Oracle conference with financial analysts, Larry Ellison shared his thoughts on the future of AI-powered surveillance tools, describing a world in which constant monitoring and reporting on citizens' actions becomes commonplace. Ellison, who is the sixth-richest person in the world with a net worth of $157 billion, according to Bloomberg, envisions a future in which AI will be used to analyze data from a variety of surveillance systems, including security cameras, police body cameras, doorbell cameras, and car dashboard cameras, similar to China's social credit system.
“We're going to have oversight in place,” Ellison said during the meeting. “All of our officers will be monitored at all times, and if there's an issue, the AI will flag that issue and report it to the appropriate people. We're recording and reporting everything that's going on all the time, so the public will be on the best behavior.”
The billionaire's comments suggest a dystopian future in which privacy is a luxury of the past and AI surveillance keeps citizens regulated to certain standards of behavior — a vision that raises concerns about the potential abuse of such systems and the infringement of individual freedoms.
In addition to 360-degree surveillance, Ellison also predicts AI drones will replace police cars in high-speed pursuits. “You just have a drone follow your car,” he explained. “In the age of autonomous drones, that's very easy.” The remark further highlights the growing role of AI and autonomous technology in law enforcement and public safety.
Oracle, like many other companies, is actively pursuing opportunities in the AI industry. The software giant is already working on several projects, including a partnership with Elon Musk's SpaceX. As AI continues to evolve and become integrated into various aspects of society, debates over its ethical use and the balance between security and privacy are likely to intensify.
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Lucas Nolan is a reporter for Breitbart News covering free speech and online censorship.
