UK Expands Police Use of Live Facial Recognition Technology
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Summary
The UK is expanding its use of live facial recognition (LFR) technology in policing, with ten new vans being deployed to seven additional police forces across England. Officials describe this as an opportunity for policing, while privacy campaigners express concerns. The technology is already in use by the Metropolitan Police and South Wales forces.
Key quotes
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"Privacy campaigners disagree" - Highlighting concerns over the use of facial recognition.
"Cutting edge vans being wheeled out" - Description of the new LFR-equipped vehicles.
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