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Face masks prompt London police to consider pause in rollout of facial recognition cameras

Posted on May 18, 2020 by pogowasright.org

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Charlie Osborne reports:

The rollout of facial recognition cameras in London is facing disruption as citizens are now using face coverings that could potentially incapacitate the technology.

[…]

The police force is reportedly considering a pause on the scheme as so many in the capital are now wearing face masks. The UK government has urged citizens that need to use public transport — including crucial tube, bus, and train networks in London — to wear face coverings to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.

Read more on ZDNet.

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