EU Bans Real-Time AI Facial Recognition as Hong Kong Expands Use
The European Union has implemented a new law restricting the use of real-time remote biometric identification systems by law enforcement in public spaces. Meanwhile, Hong Kong's security chief, Chris Tang, has defended the use of AI for facial recognition, despite concerns about false matches leading to unjustified arrests.
Hong Kong is set to expand its use of AI-driven facial recognition technology, with plans to install tens of thousands of cameras by 2028. The system, based on deep learning algorithms, is intended to enhance crime prevention and detection by identifying suspects in real-time. The 'SmartView' program has already proven successful, solving over 400 cases and leading to 787 arrests since its launch last year. However, the EU's new law bans such systems, with some exceptions, due to privacy concerns. Hong Kong's Privacy Commissioner has not confirmed if they were consulted about the video surveillance program, which is expected to begin by the end of 2023.
While Hong Kong's security chief sees AI facial recognition as necessary for national security, the EU has taken a different stance, banning its use in real-time by law enforcement. The implications of this technology on privacy and potential misidentifications remain a concern, as Hong Kong prepares to significantly expand its use.
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