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Harris County Jails Test AI Surveillance | Texas News
Harris County is exploring AI-powered cameras in its jail to boost safety, spot emergencies faster, and ease staff burden—after facing criticism over inmate deaths and state compliance failures. The tech could monitor inmate activity in real-time, alert guards to medical crises, and provide constant digital oversight in hard-to-watch areas. One grieving mother, whose son died from a preventable emergency, sees this as a lifeline to stop future tragedies. While not yet implemented, the move signals a serious push toward smarter, safer corrections tech. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a…
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