JOHANNESBURG—African governments are using Chinese artificial intelligence to find, jail, torture, and even kill political opponents and pro-democracy activists, according to several investigations.

Researchers say Beijing is exporting its “surveillance state” model to African countries and rapidly positioning itself to control the critical infrastructure, data, and energy that will power the continent’s AI systems in the future.

‘Surveillance colonialism operates through algorithms, platforms, and biometric contracts, outsourcing control while entrenching dependency,’ one expert said.{ai:summary}<p>African governments are reportedly employing Chinese artificial intelligence to target political opponents and pro-democracy activists, leading to arrests, torture, and killings. Investigations indicate that Beijing is exporting its surveillance model to Africa, aiming to control the continent's critical infrastructure and data. </p><p>#politics</p>

The Rise of China’s ‘Surveillance Colonialism’ in Africa

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