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Police to Use Facial Recognition Technology Near Boardmasters Festival
Police announced they will be using controversial live facial recognition technology near the Boardmasters festival, affecting thousands of attendees. Authorities are defending the use of the technology despite privacy concerns.
5 Aug, 11:09 — 5 Aug, 14:47
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The IndependentMostly Factual5h ago
Boardmasters Festival: Police defend controversial live facial recognition technology used on thousands of attendees
Devon and Cornwall Police will use the technology for the first time at Boardmasters Festival in Newquay this weekend
By Alex Ross
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Police to use facial recognition near Boardmasters festival
This year's event will see headline performances from Lily Allen, Kasabian and Fatboy Slim The post Police to use facial recognition near Boardmasters festival appeared first on NME.
By Damian Jones
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First report: The Independent · 5 Aug, 11:09|Full coverage: 2 · 4h|Window: 4h
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