MIT to become hotbed of AI video surveillance
MIT is spending over $3 million on more than 500 AI surveillance cameras to be installed in academic buildings, residence halls, and outdoor areas. The cameras will be capable of collecting real-time face and object classification data, including detection of motion, loitering, and crowds. The collected data will be retained for up to 30 days unless an exception is granted.
- ▪MIT is installing over 500 AI surveillance cameras in various locations across the campus.
- ▪The cameras will be able to collect real-time face and object classification data, including detection of motion and crowds.
- ▪The collected data will be retained for up to 30 days, unless an exception is granted.
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MIT to Become Hotbed of AI Video Surveillance It’s a lot: According to information obtained by The Tech, MIT is spending over $3 million on more than 500 AI surveillance cameras in academic buildings, residence halls, and outdoor areas along Memorial Drive. Installation of the new cameras, along with the wiring and infrastructure that will support them, began November 2025 and will likely continue until September 2026. Technical specifications for the cameras suggest that they will be capable of collecting real-time face and object classification data, including detection of motion, loitering, crowds, face masks, and camera tampering. Individuals can also be automatically classified on the basis of clothing color, gender, and age, up to a distance of 35 feet (11 meters) from the camera.
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