facial recognition

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11/10/2025

Europol seeks AI deployment in serious crime cases

Europol seeks an emergency fast track for compliant AI deployment to fight serious crime, amid rising tech costs and a 2026 EU plan to expand the agency without extending coercive powers.

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04/04/2025

Hungary’s Pride Surveillance Plan Violates AI Act

Hungary’s proposed use of facial recognition to ban pride events violates the EU AI Act and raises concerns over personal data protection and democratic values.

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02/07/2025

European AI Legislation Faces Criticism Over Security Loopholes

The EU’s AI Act bans certain AI uses to protect citizens but faces criticism for exemptions allowing law enforcement and migration authorities to use AI for serious crimes.

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01/31/2025

AI Act Still Lacks Guidance on Banned AI Systems

The EU’s AI Act faces scrutiny over lack of guidance on banned systems, with concerns about enforcement and exceptions, as the February deadline looms.