Abstract

The rapid proliferation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) surveillance technologies such as facial recognition,
predictive policing, and biometric data collection has significantly reshaped the landscape of state
surveillance. While these tools promise enhanced public security and administrative efficiency, they also
raise urgent constitutional concerns regarding the right to privacy. This paper explores the legal and ethical
tensions between AI-driven surveillance and privacy rights, with a specific focus on constitutional protections
in democratic societies. Drawing on landmark judicial interpretations, comparative constitutional
frameworks, and emerging jurisprudence, the study critically evaluates the extent to which current legal
doctrines can safeguard individuals from unwarranted state intrusion. It argues that existing constitutional
provisions must be reinterpreted or updated to respond to the unique challenges posed by AI, ensuring a
balance between technological innovation and civil liberties.