AI cameras spot suicide attempts in South Korea’s capital

AI-powered cameras on bridges over Seoul's Han River are detecting potential suicide attempts and alerting first responders in a country with one of the world's highest suicide rates, according to Seoul officials. The system flags individuals who linger in certain locations, enter unsafe areas, or use dedicated suicide-prevention phones.

Seoul – When AI-powered cameras on bridges over Seoul’s Han River raise the alarm that someone may be about to jump, acting quickly is vital. The waterway is a landmark of the glittering South Korean capital, but also a frequent scene of despair in a country with one of the world’s highest suicide rates. The artificial intelligence-driven surveillance system alerts first responders if someone lingers in certain locations, enters an area deemed unsafe or picks up one of the bridges’ dedicated suicide-prevention phones.