British watchdogs warn AI facial recognition oversight lags behind technology

theguardian.com

Britain's biometrics watchdogs warn AI facial recognition oversight lags far behind technology. The Metropolitan police are increasing facial scans, while retailers also use the technology. Watchdogs state legislation is slow and the technology is not as effective as claimed. New laws are needed to regulate police use of live facial recognition, with concerns about misuse by retailers and potential for mass surveillance.


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