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The New York police have been using facial recognition since 2011, with investigators running thousands of annual searches that have led to matches in cases as serious as rapes and murders.
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New York police have used facial recognition since 2011 running thousands of annual searches
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{
    "date": "2025-08-26",
    "year": "2011",
    "technology": "Facial recognition",
    "organization": "New York Police"
}
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September 2, 2025 at 7:33 PM (2 weeks ago)
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September 2, 2025 at 7:33 PM (2 weeks ago)

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NYPD's facial recognition technology led to the wrongful arrest of Trevis Williams, who spent days in jail for a crime he didn't commit. The case highlights the technology's flaws and potential for misidentification.

Facial Recognition
Wrongful Arrest
NYPD
Police Technology
Algorithmic Bias
Civil Liberties

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