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Is AI Facial Recognition Turning the UK into a Surveillance Society?
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AI-powered facial recognition technology is expanding rapidly in the UK, particularly in law enforcement and retail. The Metropolitan Police in London has increased its use, scanning over 1.7 million faces. Biometrics watchdogs have raised concerns about the lack of regulation, with calls for new laws to manage police use of the technology. Retailers like Sainsbury's and Sports Direct are using facial recognition to combat shoplifting, leading to incidents of wrongful identification. Public opinion is divided, with concerns about privacy and wrongful accusations. The UK government is considering a new legal framework to address these issues.
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