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live facial recognition (LFR) technology
Coverage of live facial recognition (LFR) technology in the Nexus archive.
- Met to expand use of live facial recognition into central London by Christmas
The Metropolitan police is expanding its use of live facial recognition (LFR) technology into London’s West End by Christmas and six additional areas next year. The technology will be deployed via fixed cameras on street furniture, with critics warning it will force tens of thousands into a 'digital police lineup'.