Europe’s not prepared enough for facial recognition technology


The European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights, which analyses topics ranging from artificial intelligence to children’s rights, put out its report as EU law enforcement authorities multiply facial recognition tests in Berlin, Nice and London and at airports in Amsterdam, Dublin and Paris. — AFP

Europe’s not really ready for facial recognition technology.

That’s the verdict of the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights, whose 36-page paper published Nov 27 says the region needs stronger rules governing the use of such technology by states, be it at national borders or in public spaces.

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