(Masha Borak – Biometric Update) The UK has announced large-scale policing reforms, including new investments into artificial intelligence and increased Live Facial Recognition (LFR) deployments. The Home Office has pledged to fund 40 new LFR vans as part of a national program to expand facial recognition capabilities in town centres across England and Wales, according to a white paper published on Monday. The country also plans to invest £115 million (US$157.3 million) over the next 3 years into a National Centre for AI in Policing, known as Police.AI. The institution will focus on testing and deploying AI technology that can catch criminals, speed up investigations and reduce administrative burdens.
UK announces largest ever facial recognition rollout as part of policing reforms | Biometric Update
