Met Police to trial handheld facial recognition devices
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38 claimsThe Metropolitan Police will trial handheld facial recognition devices for the first time.
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5 questionsWhat specific safeguards and regulations are being considered for the handheld facial recognition trial to prevent misuse or bias.
How the AI tools for child sexual abuse investigations will be implemented and what specific technologies are being discussed with companies.
The exact criteria and locations for deploying the handheld facial recognition devices during the pilot program.
The outcomes and findings from previous uses of facial recognition technology by the Met, such as error rates or effectiveness in crime reduction.
Details of the independent oversight body proposed by the Equality and Human Rights Commission to regulate facial recognition technology.
Whether the Metropolitan Police currently uses operator-initiated facial recognition technology.factual
The Met's website states it 'does not presently use the so-called operator initiated facial recognition'.
According to The Guardian - Main UKThe Met is starting a pilot program for operator-initiated facial recognition technology.
According to Evening Standard - News, The Guardian - Main UKContext: This indicates a discrepancy between the Met's official online statement and its actual plans, raising questions about transparency and the accuracy of public information regarding police technology use.
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