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- 1London facial recognition trial ends in false positive and no arrests▼Trial of live facial recognition in London stations ends with a false positive and no arrests
A six-month trial of live facial recognition at London railway stations has ended with one alert that turned out to be wrong and no arrests, according to a freedom of information response reported by the Guardian. The scheme cost around £320,000 and consumed nearly 100 police hours. Critics say the figures show the technology is expensive and ineffective, while police and developers continue to defend its use.
- 2Facial recognition trial in London stations produces false positive●Trial of live # FacialRecognition in # London stations leads to a false positive and no arrests https://www. theguardian
A trial of live facial recognition cameras at London railway stations has resulted in a false positive match, with no arrests made as a result. The case has drawn criticism from privacy and surveillance campaigners, who say it shows the technology's error rate remains a serious problem when used on the public without consent.
- 3Apple reportedly hiding Face ID under iPhone 18 Pro display▼The clever way Apple embedded Face ID beneath the iPhone 18 Pro screen
Reports describe how Apple plans to embed Face ID components beneath the display of the iPhone 18 Pro, a step that could allow a truly full-screen design without a notch or cutout. The story outlines the technical approach behind moving the sensor hardware under the screen while keeping facial recognition performance intact, fueling speculation about Apple's upcoming flagship phones.
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A Tennessee grandmother has filed a $10 million lawsuit against the city of Fargo, North Dakota, alleging she was wrongfully arrested after being misidentified by facial recognition technology. The case is drawing attention to the reliability of facial recognition systems used by police and their consequences for innocent people.