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How does live facial recognition work and how many UK police forces use it?
theguardiantheguardian50d ago

How does live facial recognition work and how many UK police forces use it?

Technology has been deployed since 2020 in London, leading to concerns over data privacy and racial bias AI facial recognition oversight lagging far behind technology, watchdogs warn Guilty until proven innocent: shoppers falsely identified by facial recognition The Labour government thinks facial recognition technology is “the biggest breakthrough for catching criminals since DNA matching”. It wants all police forces to use it and recently announced 40 new vans rigged with live facial recognition cameras to be deployed in town centres across England and Wales. Supporters say it streamlines police work and catches criminals. Opponents fear it violates civil liberties and can be biased against minorities . Continue reading...

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As AI Growth Brings Data Center Boom, Texas Legislators Rush to Protect Constituents
dailysignal50d ago

As AI Growth Brings Data Center Boom, Texas Legislators Rush to Protect Constituents

As the Trump administration moves full speed ahead with artificial intelligence innovation, Texas state lawmakers are worried about unintended consequences for their constituents. The AI boom is fueling the growth of hundreds more data centers, and Texas offers ample space for their construction. While Republican state lawmakers want Texas to support innovation so the United...

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Weakening peso
philstar50d ago

Weakening peso

Our economy is navigating a severe supply-side shock due to the Hormuz crisis.

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Steady outlook for consumer sector in 2Q26
thestar_my50d ago

Steady outlook for consumer sector in 2Q26

PETALING JAYA: The consumer sector is anticipated to maintain its stability heading into the second quarter of financial year 2026 (2Q26), notwithstanding the energy crisis and uncertainties arising from the Middle East conflict, say industry experts.

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Japan traders gain but utilities hit by Iran war
thestar_my50d ago

Japan traders gain but utilities hit by Iran war

TOKYO: Some big Japanese trading houses forecast last Friday record annual profits as the United States-Israeli war on Iran keeps commodity prices high, while Japanese utilities warn of weaker earnings as fuel procurement costs spike.

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IGB expands property, hospitality pipeline
thestar_my50d ago

IGB expands property, hospitality pipeline

PETALING JAYA: IGB Bhd is expecting its property development and hospitality businesses to contribute a larger portion to its revenue mix in 2026, underpinned by its continued sales in Southpoint Residences and the Visit Malaysia 2026 initiative.

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