Live Facial Recognition (LFR) technology is being used by the Met Police during Notting Hill Carnival to locate people on watch lists. Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley argues that LFR is essential for maintaining safety at the event. Critics, including 11 organizations, are concerned that LFR treats all attendees as suspects and may be less accurate for women and people of color. Rowley acknowledges past issues with LFR but states that advancements have been made in its algorithm and operational strategy to address concerns.
Sir Mark Rowley stated that Live Facial Recognition (LFR) technology is crucial for locating individuals on watch lists, asserting its importance for safety at events.
In a letter, 11 organizations labeled LFR as a mass surveillance tool that unjustly treats all Carnival-goers as suspects, urging for the technology's removal.
Rowley emphasized that the previous LFR deployments did not build public confidence due to technology limitations, but assured improvements have been made since then.
The policing operation for Carnival aims to ensure safety for over one million attendees, marking a refinement of operational approaches compared to earlier uses of LFR.
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