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Expert Questions Met Police's Bias-Free Facial Recognition Claims

8/23/2025

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Expert Prof. Pete Fussey challenges the Metropolitan Police's claims of bias-free live facial recognition (LFR), citing insufficient data in their supporting report.
The Met intends to use LFR at the Notting Hill carnival, claiming a sensitivity setting of 0.64.
Fussey emphasizes existing algorithm bias and inadequate evidence supporting the Met's claims.
Despite a reported low false positive rate since 2024, accountability measures for public safety are recommended.

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Expert Prof. Pete Fussey challenges the Metropolitan Police's claims of bias-free live facial recognition (LFR), citing insufficient data in their supporting report.
The Met intends to use LFR at the Notting Hill carnival, claiming a sensitivity setting of 0.64.
Fussey emphasizes existing algorithm bias and inadequate evidence supporting the Met's claims.
Despite a reported low false positive rate since 2024, accountability measures for public safety are recommended.