‘Invasive’ AI-led mass surveillance in Africa violating freedoms, warn experts

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Author/contributor
Title
‘Invasive’ AI-led mass surveillance in Africa violating freedoms, warn experts
Abstract
Countries across the continent have spent more than $2bn on Chinese tracking technology that is not ‘necessary or proportionate’, new report finds
Publication
The Guardian
Date
2026-03-12
Section
Global development
ISSN
0261-3077
Accessed
3/26/26, 8:28 PM
Language
English
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The Guardian
License
Surveillance & Monitoring
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Africa
Citation
Ahmed, K. (2026, March 12). ‘Invasive’ AI-led mass surveillance in Africa violating freedoms, warn experts. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/mar/12/invasive-ai-led-mass-surveillance-in-africa-violating-freedoms-warn-experts