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Hyderabad Police Launch SOCEYE, an AI Social-Media Surveillance Platform

The rollout signals a shift toward AI-led policing focused on real-time public-order monitoring.

Overview

  • Hyderabad City Police introduced SOCEYE on Monday, May 18, 2026, describing an AI system that tracks harmful posts and supports investigations.
  • A live dashboard pulls in Dial-100 calls, internal intelligence alerts, and city event feeds to give officers real-time situational awareness.
  • In a pilot earlier this year, officials say the tool flagged 85 posts tied to the Puranapul X Road episode and 126 linked to Gudimalkapur, prompting takedown steps.
  • Police say the system can escalate objectionable posts to social platforms for action and keeps a record of each request.
  • Coverage reflects police claims about features and results, with no independent audits or privacy safeguards detailed in the reports.