'Facial recognition tech mistook me for wanted man'

Shaun Thompson challenges Metropolitan Police over facial recognition technology misidentification incident outside London Bridge Tube station, describing it as "stop and search on steroids." The legal case raises concerns about the lawful use of this technology, with Big Brother Watch emphasizing the lack of democratic scrutiny. As the Met plans to double its live facial recognition deployments to improve public safety, critics argue for stricter guidelines and community-focused policing over reliance on algorithms.