Irish police plan novel application of facial recognition to limit risks

One of the main concerns around police use of facial recognition technology to identify suspects is the potential for false arrests. But in Ireland, Garda Commissioner Drew Harris proposes the technology can expedite criminal investigations without being used to identify suspects, according to Breaking News.

Harris spoke to the justice committee about the matter on Wednesday. He clarified concerns about using the technology in identifying suspects and explained that the Gardaí intend to use the technology to scan previously …

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