Alarm over launch of facial recognition in UK shops that instantly alerts police
AI Today Summary
A facial recognition system used by UK retailers will soon notify police in real time when serious offenders are detected in stores. Civil liberties groups warn this technology may lead to increased surveillance, potential misidentifications, and privacy infringements, especially as oversight and regulation lag behind its rapid deployment. Concerns include false positives and disproportionate impacts on minority groups.
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