Summary
New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is exploring AI systems for “predictive prevention” of crime on subway platforms, aiming to detect problematic behavior before incidents occur. MTA chief security officer Michael Kemper stated that the agency is piloting AI technology to trigger alerts for security or police response when unusual behavior is detected, emphasizing that the system will focus on behaviors rather than facial recognition. This initiative follows the MTA’s prior use of AI for monitoring fare evasion patterns on the subway.
