Scotland's Chief Inspector of Constabulary calls for live facial recognition AI at football matches
2026-08-19 | GBR | hazard | rights
Our take
The proposal puts facial recognition on the terraces. The privacy debate arrives in the second half.
The facts
Craig Naylor, Scotland’s Chief Inspector of Constabulary, has called for the adoption of live facial recognition AI and drones to address football-related violence and crime. The proposal highlights potential benefits but raises concerns about privacy and civil liberties, emphasizing the need for safeguards and ethical governance.