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

518 points · 305 comments · ilamont

  1. benbristow · · focus · HN ↗
    I've had an idea in the back of my head but I'm no businessman so have this one for free.

    Build an AI model, train it from the catalogues of JD Sports and Sports Direct (and other brands like Stone Island etc.) and how to detect balaclavas, illegal electric bikes and e-scooters. Have it link to cameras and do a percentage chance using machine learning on chance of crime. Also increase the percentage if a 'wheely' is done (riding only on back wheel).

    Would minority report the majority of crime in this country in one fell swoop.

    Could call it ScroteScanner.

    Some would call it discrimination but the majority of ASB I see around my area are people dressed/using those exact things.

    If they start to catch-on (unlikely) then worse case we have a fancier looking society with gangsters in suits again.

    1. iamacyborg · · focus · HN ↗
      Set up some automated scanners for cyclists jumping red lights in the City as well.
      1. benbristow · · focus · HN ↗
        Hm, would depend if they're on rented or own bikes.

        Rented you're charged by the minute so there's a financial incentive even for non-scrotes.

        1. tempfile · · focus · HN ↗
          Are you seriously excusing bad behaviour on the basis that there was a financial incentive to behave badly?!
          1. benbristow · · focus · HN ↗
            Not excusing it but it's a large reason to why people skip red lights on rented bikes and electric scooters. It's more of a reason than just doing it because you're not afraid of the law.
            1. iamacyborg · · focus · HN ↗
              I don’t think that’s true given how many people do it with their own bikes.
              1. benbristow · · focus · HN ↗
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                1. iamacyborg · · focus · HN ↗
                  The only mention of red light jumping is the victim’s opinion that it’s a factor.
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