Facial recognition technology — indeed any form of artificial intelligence — has a habit of raising hackles. Its use by police, even to prevent crime and protect people from harm, is no different. But should it be?
The Standard reveals today that the Met used the technology at a Premier League football match for the first time. And it worked. Three people were arrested and charged after being caught on camera by surveillance vans, after they had their faces scanned on their way to watch Arsenal v Tottenham last month.
