MTA AI Video Analytics Solicitation for Subway Camera Monitoring…
New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) — MTA AI Video Analytics Solicitation for Subway Camera Monitoring (Suspicious/Problematic Behavior Detection)
New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) · MTA AI Video Analytics Solicitation for Subway Camera Monitoring (Suspicious/Problematic Behavior Detection)
- Status
- Proposed / pending
- Applies to
- New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)
The MTA solicited vendors for AI computer-vision software to analyze feeds from its 15,000+ subway cameras to flag weapons, unattended items, and dangerous behavior, while stating facial recognition will not be used.
Who is protected: People subject to this body's AI/surveillance systems.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) |
|---|---|
| Level | State |
| Citation | MTA AI Video Analytics Solicitation for Subway Camera Monitoring (Suspicious/Problematic Behavior Detection) |
| Topics | government use of AI · police and surveillance AI · automated decision-making · consumer data privacy · facial recognition |
| News report | New York MTA Wants to Use AI to Detect Weapons and Other Threats on Transit System | Planetizen News |
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