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Hong Kong police to activate AI facial recognition across surveillance network
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Hong Kong police will activate artificial intelligence-powered facial recognition across their expanding smart surveillance network on Monday, the force’s commissioner has said.
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Speaking after attending a police passing-out ceremony, Commissioner of Police Joe Chow Yat-ming said the technology could help identify people even if they wore masks or used other methods to evade detection.
“No matter what methods you use, if you commit a crime, we actually have the capability to arrest you. I believe...
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Local news from Meridan Report — Tokyo
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Saturday, November 14, 2026
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