Fear of Big Brother guides EU rules on AI

Caution is also needed because the uses of facial recognition are wide-ranging – from unlocking smartphones to capturing criminals – and often inaccurate and in need of development, said Vestager. — AFP Relaxnews

BRUSSELS: Amid fears of a Big Brother-style society ruled by machines, the EU will urge authorities and companies to think hard before rolling out facial recognition technology.

But the bloc, which will make a much-anticipated announcement this week on the role of artificial intelligence (AI), will stop short of imposing an outright ban, a top official said.