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Across China, a massive digital shield stretches over cities, streets, highways, schools, malls, and even rural villages. This vast system — officially called “Skynet” — uses hundreds of millions of cameras combined with real-time AI facial recognition to identify people within seconds. Authorities claim it helps catch criminals, locate missing persons, and prevent public safety threats.The system is capable of tracking individuals based on clothing color, walking style, vehicle type, or even the unique shape of a person’s face. In some regions, AI can reportedly analyze patterns of behavior, detect suspicious activity, and alert police autonomously.For supporters, Skynet represents unmatched public safety and rapid crime prevention.For critics, it represents a future where privacy becomes a memory, and every movement is recorded. Regardless of perspective, Skynet shows how far AI-powered surveillance can go and how it may shape societies in the decades ahead.