UK inspectors warn facial recognition errors could lead to wrongful arrests
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His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary says police risk arresting innocent people, especially from ethnic minorities, if they treat inaccurate retrospective facial recognition results as evidence.
The report, published on a Wednesday, finds the technology is beset by errors and bias. It covers only retrospective facial recognition, which compares images after the fact.
Inspectors say some investigators did not know the results were intelligence requiring further inquiries rather than proof of identity. They also say there is no comprehensive statutory framework governing the technology's use.
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- The Guardian · AINewsPolice watchdog warns facial recognition errors risk wrongful arrests of ethnic minorities
AIHis Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary says police risk arresting innocent people, especially from ethnic minorities, if they treat inaccurate retrospective facial recognition results as evidence. The report, published Wednesday, finds the technology is beset by errors and bias, and says some investigators did not know the results were intelligence requiring further inquiries. Inspectors also say there is no comprehensive statutory framework governing the technology's use.
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