INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Major Russian airports are preparing to integrate artificial intelligence into their security systems using technology developed by
Ntechlab, a leading Russian facial recognition company under Western sanctions, the broadcaster RTVI reported Monday.The new system includes
real-time analysis of surveillance footage to detect potential security threats
One capability cited by the company is identifying when a passenger mistakenly ends up on the airport tarmac outside designated zones.The
system also uses neural networks to detect passengers attempting to bypass security checkpoints or access restricted areas, as well as
The company added that it plans to roll out the technology to other Russian regions but did not provide a timeline or identify specific
airports.Ntechlab is under U.S
and EU sanctions for allegedly enabling mass surveillance and human rights violations through its facial recognition tools, which have been
used by Russian authorities.The announcement comes one week after Ukrainian drone attacks caused significant flight disruptions at airports
Hundreds of flights were delayed or canceled, with estimated airline losses totaling 20 billion rubles (about $250 million).
