Ahead of the Paris Olympics, France has passed sweeping AI legislation that limits facial recognition and mandates transparency in algorithmic surveillance. The law is a response to privacy advocates’ concerns about intrusive tech use during the global event.
The French interior ministry confirmed that AI will be used for crowd monitoring but under strict oversight. Activists, however, warn that the law doesn’t go far enough in preventing misuse.
Countries like India, which plans to host major sporting events, and Bangladesh—prepping for its own AI strategies—are observing the French model for policy cues.