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  • Slashdot: UK’s First Permanent Facial Recognition Cameras Installed

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    Source URL: https://news.slashdot.org/story/25/03/27/1556222/uks-first-permanent-facial-recognition-cameras-installed?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: UK’s First Permanent Facial Recognition Cameras Installed Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The Metropolitan Police’s installation of live facial recognition (LFR) cameras in Croydon marks a significant step in crime prevention and surveillance technology. This initiative raises important implications for privacy, security, and compliance as law…

  • The Register: UK’s first permanent facial recognition cameras installed in South London

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    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/03/27/uk_facial_recognition/ Source: The Register Title: UK’s first permanent facial recognition cameras installed in South London Feedly Summary: As if living in Croydon wasn’t bad enough The Metropolitan Police has confirmed its first permanent installation of live facial recognition (LFR) cameras is coming this summer and the lucky location will be the South London…

  • Slashdot: China Bans Compulsory Facial Recognition and Its Use in Private Spaces Like Hotel Rooms

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    Source URL: https://yro.slashdot.org/story/25/03/24/1616232/china-bans-compulsory-facial-recognition-and-its-use-in-private-spaces-like-hotel-rooms?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: China Bans Compulsory Facial Recognition and Its Use in Private Spaces Like Hotel Rooms Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: China has implemented stringent regulations governing the use of facial recognition technology, emphasizing the requirement of consent from individuals and the necessity of conducting impact assessments regarding…

  • The Register: China bans compulsory facial recognition and its use in private spaces like hotel rooms

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    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/03/23/asia_tech_news_in_brief/ Source: The Register Title: China bans compulsory facial recognition and its use in private spaces like hotel rooms Feedly Summary: PLUS: Zoho’s Ulaa anointed India’s most patriotic browser; Typhoon-like gang targets Taiwan; Japan debates offensive cyber-ops; and more Asia In Brief China’s Cyberspace Administration and Ministry of Public Security have outlawed the…

  • Slashdot: Clearview Attempted To Buy Social Security Numbers and Mugshots for its Database

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    Source URL: https://yro.slashdot.org/story/25/03/20/1925212/clearview-attempted-to-buy-social-security-numbers-and-mugshots-for-its-database Source: Slashdot Title: Clearview Attempted To Buy Social Security Numbers and Mugshots for its Database Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text discusses the controversial practices of Clearview AI, a facial recognition company, that attempted to purchase extensive arrest records, potentially including sensitive personal information, to enhance its product…

  • Hacker News: Hungary’s use of facial recognition violates EU AI Act

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    Source URL: https://www.euractiv.com/section/tech/news/hungarys-use-of-facial-recognition-violates-eu-ai-act/ Source: Hacker News Title: Hungary’s use of facial recognition violates EU AI Act Feedly Summary: Comments AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text discusses the controversy surrounding Hungary’s amendments to its Child Protection Act, particularly its implications for the use of facial recognition technology at pride events. This raises significant concerns…