MART SAMPA: BETWEEN EFFICIENCY AND ETHICS –A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF AI USE IN SÃO PAULO'S PUBLIC SECURITY

The Smart Sampa Program, launched by the City ofSão Paulo in 2023, represents a significant advancement in the modernization of public security through the integration of innovative technologies. This article examines the implementation of the project, highlighting its practical applications, such as the use of facial recognition to locate missing persons and fugitives, the integration of databases among various public agencies, and the potential for replication in other cities. The study aims to evaluate the impacts of Smart Sampa on the efficiency of public security, as well as to discuss the challenges related to privacy and ethics in data usage. The methodology adopted includes a literature review, analysis of public data, and case studies. The results demonstrate that the program has already contributed to the capture of fugitives, the identification of crimes in progress, and the location of missing persons, in addition to facilitating integration among institutions. It is concluded that Smart Sampa is a promising initiative to enhance public security, provided it is accompanied by robust regulations that ensure data protection and transparency in the use of technologies. Further studies on the social and ethical impacts of the program are recommended, as well as the expansion of its functionalities to other areas, such as monitoring domestic violence.Keywords:Smart Sampa; Artificial Intelligence; Public Security; Facial Recognition.