Facial recognition could stop terror attacks, says ex-MI5 chief

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Facial recognition could stop terror attacks, says ex-MI5 chief

Lord Evans argued it would be "foolish" to deny potential benefits, including combating terrorism by identifying 'hostile reconnaissance activity'.

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Date - 5th March 2018
By - Press Association

Facial recognition technology could prevent future terror attacks like that at London Bridge and Borough Market, a former MI5 chief says. Lord Evans of Weardale, who headed the security service for six years, highlighted the value of the...

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