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  "path": "/news/hard-numbers/hard-number-some-african-states-turn-to-ai-surveillance",
  "publishedAt": "2026-05-13T15:42:55.000Z",
  "site": "https://www.gzeromedia.com",
  "tags": [
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    "Africa",
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  "textContent": "\n\n\n\nWhile China has long been a leader in infrastructure investment across the African continent, it’s found a new way to continue to expand its influence – AI-powered surveillance technology. According to a recent study, many of these new systems have even been funded by Chinese banks. Nigeria boasts the continent's largest network of smart CCTV cameras, spending $470 million to install around 10,000 cameras. Some experts are worried about the lack of accountability when deploying these systems, especially under authoritarian governments.",
  "title": "Hard number: Some African states turn to AI surveillance"
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