Chen Jing, a member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, wants a surveillance network for deadly pathogens. (Picture: Sam Tsang/SCMP) Chen Jing, a member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, wants a surveillance network for deadly pathogens. (Picture: Sam Tsang/SCMP)
Chen Jing, a member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, wants a surveillance network for deadly pathogens. (Picture: Sam Tsang/SCMP)
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Chinese scientist wants a new Skynet-like system just for tracking viruses

The proposed monitoring system would rely on AI, 5G and big data

Topic |   Facial recognition
Masha Borak
Masha Borak

Updated: 5:57am, 22 May, 2020

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Chen Jing, a member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, wants a surveillance network for deadly pathogens. (Picture: Sam Tsang/SCMP) Chen Jing, a member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, wants a surveillance network for deadly pathogens. (Picture: Sam Tsang/SCMP)
Chen Jing, a member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, wants a surveillance network for deadly pathogens. (Picture: Sam Tsang/SCMP)
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