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1. benbristow · 1790684193 · focus · HN ↗

   I've had an idea in the back of my head but I'm no businessman so have this one for free.

   Build an AI model, train it from the catalogues of JD Sports and Sports Direct (and other brands like Stone Island etc.) and how to detect balaclavas, illegal electric bikes and e-scooters. Have it link to cameras and do a percentage chance using machine learning on chance of crime. Also increase the percentage if a 'wheely' is done (riding only on back wheel).

   Would minority report the majority of crime in this country in one fell swoop.

   Could call it ScroteScanner.

   Some would call it discrimination but the majority of ASB I see around my area are people dressed/using those exact things.

   If they start to catch-on (unlikely) then worse case we have a fancier looking society with gangsters in suits again.

   1. igleria · 1790688808 · focus · HN ↗

      Technically you are proposing targeting poor people with extra steps. charming.

      1. benbristow · 1790726629 · focus · HN ↗

         Have you seen the prices of clothes from the stores I mentioned? Not cheap unless they're knock-offs.

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