Facial Recognition Expansion in UK Raises Human Rights Fears
Expansion of Real-Time Facial Recognition in the UK Across the United Kingdom, millions of individuals are now being monitored through real-time facial-recognition systems. These advanced technologies are being deployed in a variety of public spaces, including supermarkets, festivals, and busy urban areas. This widespread use has positioned the UK as the only European country to implement such technology on this scale. At events like the Notting Hill Carnival, which is expected to attract nearly two million visitors, cameras are used to identify individuals on police watchlists using artificial intelligence. Authorities argue that these systems serve as a powerful tool for law enforcement. They claim that since 2024, the technology has already contributed to over 1,000 arrests. Police vehicles equipped with facial recognition cameras monitor crowds, instantly alerting officers when a face matches a suspect in official databases. This rapid identification process allows law enforcemen...