Source: Mathrubhumi English

Mathrubhumi – A United Nations report has condemned Iran’s use of drones and AI-based facial recognition systems to enforce hijab laws against women in public spaces. According to the report, the surveillance technologies are part of a growing state apparatus used to monitor and punish non-compliance with dress codes.

Human rights organizations warn that these AI systems pose serious risks to privacy, freedom of expression, and bodily autonomy, especially for women and girls. The report calls for urgent international scrutiny and legal reform, describing Iran’s actions as violations of international human rights treaties.

The article also notes the UN’s broader concern over authoritarian uses of AI worldwide, suggesting the Iranian case could set a dangerous precedent for how regimes use emerging technologies to suppress civil liberties.