Summary
The UK plans to expand the use of facial recognition technology, using software from a company linked to Israel's operations in Gaza. This decision has raised concerns about privacy and the accuracy of the technology. The UK will increase the number of facial recognition vans from 10 to over 50.
Key Facts
- The UK will use AI facial recognition technology from the company Corsight AI.
- Corsight AI is connected to Israeli operations in Gaza.
- British police will increase the number of facial recognition vans nationwide from 10 to over 50.
- Digital Barriers, a UK company, and Corsight AI have secured a £20 million ($27.6 million) contract for this rollout.
- There are concerns about privacy and the technology's accuracy due to past issues experienced in Gaza.
- Corsight AI's board includes former Israeli intelligence and security officers.
- Israeli officials and civil liberties groups have expressed concerns about the technology's reliability and ethical implications.
