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In the past, some African countries used prisons, informants, and police to control people.
Now, much of that control has turned into "smart software."
Some governments spend a lot of money on high-definition cameras, facial recognition, license plate recognition, and identity systems, saying they are for fighting crime and protecting security.
But research shows that these devices are often not placed where crime is most common, but where opposition party activities, protests, and the media are often present.
In this way, the government does not always need to arrest people first; it only needs to let everyone know that they are being watched all the time, and many people will be too afraid to speak or take part in activities.
Artificial intelligence can also connect phone, bank, internet, and identity data, and quickly find a person's friends, travel history, and online posts.
In this way, ordinary people's digital traces can also become part of a "target list."
As a result, many people who originally wanted to speak out, complain, or attend gatherings end up choosing to stay at home.
Of course, artificial intelligence can also help society develop and improve services, but without legal protection, democratic institutions, and a free media, it can become a dangerous tool for suppressing the people.