EU's AI Act Seeks to Regulate Facial Recognition, But Allows Some Police Uses
• EU's AI Act attempts to regulate facial recognition technology, but may have loopholes allowing expanded use • Act would allow facial recognition by police if judicially authorized, for limited purposes like preventing terrorism • Digital rights groups fear Act will legitimate and increase facial recognition surveillance in public spaces • Some MEPs argue Act strikes balance between security and civil liberties • EU countries voting on final text Friday; Germany announced support, so Act expected to pass