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Government Expands Facial Recognition Amid Civil Liberties Concerns

1/28/2026

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The government plans to expand facial recognition by partnering with Corsight AI, increasing surveillance vans from 10 to over 50.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced the expansion, while critics say it would infringe civil liberties and raise accuracy concerns.
Amnesty International condemned the move for failing to meet legal obligations to prevent genocide.
Al Jazeera sought clarification from the Home Office on Corsight AI’s selection and received no response.

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The government plans to expand facial recognition by partnering with Corsight AI, increasing surveillance vans from 10 to over 50.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced the expansion, while critics say it would infringe civil liberties and raise accuracy concerns.
Amnesty International condemned the move for failing to meet legal obligations to prevent genocide.
Al Jazeera sought clarification from the Home Office on Corsight AI’s selection and received no response.