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500k facial scans at UK stations yield no arrests, 1 false positive

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  1. gib444 · · focus · HN ↗
    Fare evasion will be a big use-case for facial recognition at railway stations. I wonder when they will admit it, if they haven't fairly secretively already. Same as bodyworn cameras (initially introduced to reduce assaults, now they admit they're used to tackle fare evasion too)

    It really won't be long until your face is scanned well before you get to the barrier, then an alarm goes off and blocks the barrier. Or it detects barrier-pushing then automatically begins an investigation or issues a fine.

    And of course there is facial recognition + AI for retail profit maximisation

    <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.edp24.co.uk&#x2F;news&#x2F;national&#x2F;24397770.network-rail-used-ai-cameras-detect-passengers-emotions-without-knowing&#x2F;" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.edp24.co.uk&#x2F;news&#x2F;national&#x2F;24397770.network-rail-...

    Trust the railway as far as you can throw it...

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