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The Guardian view on facial recognition technology: mistaken identities are a political issue | Editorial

This Guardian editorial criticizes the use of facial recognition technology, arguing that civil liberties are being sacrificed for policing efficiency. It highlights lack of oversight, racial bias, and risks of misidentification, calling for better redress and independent regulation.

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The Guardian view on facial recognition technology: mistaken identities are a political issue | Editorial
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  • UK ministers claim law-abiding citizens have nothing to fear from police use of facial recognition, but the editorial warns of abuse risks.
  • Biometrics watchdogs say the Information Commissioner's Office is inadequate; a new regulator is needed.
  • The technology shows racial bias with higher false positives for Black and Asian faces, and there are cases of malicious additions to watchlists.
  • The editorial stresses that the rollout of surveillance tools is a choice, not an inevitability, and democratic checks must catch up.

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