Authorities in Hanoi are expanding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to support traffic management and enforcement across the capital. A network of nearly 2,000 AI-enabled cameras has identified more than 19,300 traffic violations since it began operating on 13 December 2025, according to a VietnamPlus report. Officials say the system is helping address congestion hotspots while strengthening compliance with road safety regulations.
AI Surveillance Supports Traffic Enforcement
The AI-powered surveillance system forms part of broader efforts to modernise urban traffic management in Hanoi. Installed at key intersections and transport corridors, the cameras automatically detect violations such as illegal lane changes, running red lights and other breaches of road safety rules.
Data collected by the cameras is transmitted to traffic police systems for verification and enforcement. Authorities report that the technology has already helped identify more than 19,300 violations, providing additional evidence to support penalties and encouraging greater compliance among drivers.
The deployment reflects a wider trend across Vietnam to integrate digital technologies into public administration and urban services. National initiatives aimed at digital transformation have increasingly focused on applying advanced analytics, connectivity and automation to improve operational efficiency and public safety.
Technology and Connectivity in Smart City Development
AI-enabled monitoring systems depend on reliable connectivity and digital infrastructure. Vietnam has been expanding its telecommunications capabilities, including programmes designed to strengthen high-speed networks and prepare for next-generation services. For example, efforts to accelerate the country’s 5G rollout and preparation for 6G technologies are expected to support a wide range of smart city applications, including intelligent traffic management.
Such technologies can help authorities process large volumes of visual and sensor data in near real time, enabling faster responses to congestion, incidents and rule violations. As cities expand, the integration of AI tools into transport oversight is increasingly viewed as a practical approach to maintaining road safety and improving mobility.
Public Awareness of AI-Generated Content
Alongside the adoption of AI for public services, officials are also highlighting the risks associated with rapidly advancing generative technologies. AI-generated videos, often created using deepfake techniques, can closely mimic real people and events, making manipulated content difficult to detect.
Viewers are encouraged to watch for visual inconsistencies, unnatural facial movements and irregular lighting or audio synchronisation when assessing whether a video may have been generated or altered by AI. Strengthening public awareness is increasingly important as digital content circulates widely across online platforms.
Vietnam has also introduced measures aimed at strengthening the country’s digital resilience. Policy initiatives such as the national cybersecurity enforcement plan seek to enhance oversight of online activities and protect citizens from emerging digital threats. In parallel, international cooperation on technology governance and security, including regional technology partnerships, is helping to build shared approaches to safeguarding digital ecosystems.
Together, these developments illustrate how Vietnam is balancing the adoption of advanced technologies with efforts to ensure responsible use, effective governance and public trust in digital systems.
