Survey reveals public split over police use of facial recognition in Scotland
20/05/2025 | Futurescot
A recent survey conducted by Police Scotland highlights a split in public opinion concerning the use of live facial recognition (LFR) technology by law enforcement in Scotland. Initial results from the public poll reveal that 49% of respondents expressed being "somewhat or very comfortable" with the AI-powered technology, while 48% reported being "somewhat or very uncomfortable."
The preliminary figures were revealed at a conference in Edinburgh, which gathered 26 organisations that participated in a year-long national conversation on the topic. Among these organisations were prominent civil liberties groups and critics of LFR technology, including Big Brother Watch, the Scottish Human Rights Commission, and the Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights.
The process was spearheaded by Police Scotland in collaboration with the Scottish Police Authority and the Scottish Biometrics Commissioner.
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