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Two people fail in bid to stop live facial recognition cameras in London
- London court dismisses challenge to Met's live facial recognition rollout as police defend targeted use.
- Judges say LFR is used in a targeted way in high-crime areas, not on every street corner.
- Campaigners warn about mass biometric surveillance amid calls for stronger safeguards and legislation.
- Claimant Shaun Thompson was reportedly misidentified by the system outside London Bridge in 2024.
- Met leadership argues the system helps prevent crime and will be used selectively.
- Court notes Westminster-style privacy concerns amid ongoing policy changes.
- Londoners' support for LFR cited in police surveys as context for the debate.
- Technology involves live scanning of passersby against a watchlist with alerts for officers.
- London's LFR program has already expanded to other areas like Cardiff for major events.
- Legal challenge highlighted potential liability when the algorithm errs.
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