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Beyond content manipulation, AI-enhanced surveillance systems are raising alarms about privacy erosion. While AI-powered CCTV can monitor crowds, prevent accidents, and identify threats, they also enable pervasive watching, resembling a "Big Brother" scenario. The tragic event in Seoul—the Halloween tragedy in Itaewon—prompted the deployment of AI systems with laser sensors that can scan crowds in real time and alert authorities to potential dangers, exemplifying AI’s life-saving potential.