Surveillance state expands as police roll out AI facial recognition

Presenters Alex Hudson and Chris Stokel-Walker explore the rise of surveillance technology, particularly by police, with investigative journalist Mark Wilding, of Liberty Investigates. 

They also discuss digital ID systems, what self-sovereign identity would mean in practice, why nobody should say “purdah” any more, and the cultural significance of moustaches.

Keywords: surveillance, digital ID, facial recognition, government policy, privacy, societal impact, technology ethics

Key topics: Facial recognition and privacy concerns. Digital ID and government surveillance.

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