Facewatch launches facial recognition system in UK shops to combat crime
Facewatch launched a facial recognition system in UK shops, including Sainsbury’s and B&M, that alerts police to serious offenders in real time. Civil liberties groups have criticized the initiative as a 'dangerous escalation' of surveillance, with concerns over false identifications and the potential for discrimination against minority groups. The technology's expansion comes amid rising retail crime rates.
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Published 10 Jul 2026, 10:19 UTC · Updated 10 Jul 2026, 10:30 UTC
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