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Jamaica is racing to deploy AI surveillance for border security and crowd control, promising faster decisions and safer public spaces—but without matching oversight, the tech could outpace civil liberties. Already live at airports, facial recognition and smart customs hint at a tech-heavy future, yet the island’s outdated Data Protection Act may not handle AI’s unique risks. Drawing lessons from the UK’s chaotic facial recognition rollout, Jamaican officials now seek clear guidelines to ensure AI augments—not replaces—human judgment. Public trust hinges on transparency, robust rules, and independent oversight. As AI surges forward, Jamaica must sprint to match its governance—or risk losing both safety and freedom.

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