Police Will Face Court Action Over Facial Recognition Technology, Watchdog Warns The UK government's enthusiasm for live facial recognition technology is about to collide with the law of unintended consequences.
As police prepare to deploy this controversial system in policing a protest in London, critics are warning that the technology's errors could land forces in court and erode public trust.
Professor William Webster, Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner, has sounded the alarm on the risks inherent in relying on live facial recognition.