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Trial of live facial recognition in London stations leads to a false positive and no arrests

The Guardian

More than half a million faces were scanned in some of the capital's busiest transport hubs during the trial. More than half a million faces were scanned in some of the capital's busiest transport hubs during the trial. Tue 29 Sep 2026 05.48 EDTLast modified on Tue 29 Sep 2026 07.53 EDT A six-month trial of live facial recognition (LFR) technology in London's railway stations that cost more than £320,000 and almost 100 hours of police officers' time led to one false match against a watchlist of suspects and no arrests. More than half a million faces were scanned between February and July this year in some of the capital's busiest transport hubs during the British Transport Police (BTP) trial of the surveillance technology, which aimed to help catch offenders and people breaching court orders. A freedom of information document obtained by Liberty Investigates and shared with the Guardian shows that equipment hire and police staffing for the 18 deployments across the trial cost £320,786 and led to only one alert on a watchlist, which turned out to be an incorrect identification, also known as a false positive.


What is the triple lock and why are people talking about it?

BBC News

What is the triple lock and why are people talking about it? Speculation about the future of the triple lock arrangement for the state pension has resurfaced, with reports it could be scrapped to help fund a new plan for social care. The triple lock guarantees that the state pension goes up each year in line with either inflation, wage increases or 2.5% - whichever is the highest. Recent wage data indicates the new state pension will rise by £488 a year in April 2027 as a result of the arrangement. However, concern over how much the triple lock is costing has triggered a debate over whether it is affordable.


OpenAI scraps rollout of new model over safety concerns

BBC News

OpenAI has announced it will not release its latest AI model due to safety concerns. Its GPT-6.1 Astra system, which performs tasks like browsing the web and using apps by itself, didn't quite meet the bar of the company's standards, according to Saachi Jain, head of safety systems at OpenAI. The ChatGPT-maker also issued an update on incidents that occurred in June but were not made public until last week, where its models accessed Australian government websites and systems without authorisation. It comes as breaches by major AI firms' models intensify the debate about risks posed by the tech - with Anthropic underlining its concerns AI might threaten humanity as it prepares to go public. Reuters reported on Tuesday that the AI developer - which makes ChatGPT-rival Claude - plans to warn potential investors in its Initial Public Offering (IPO) that the tech may pose catastrophic or existential risks to humanity, according to a prospectus it has seen, external .


Mysterious 'UFO' spotted on SpaceX livestream sparks wild alien theories: 'Looks like a mothership'

Daily Mail - Science & tech

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Meta-Led Anti-Terrorism Group Faces Mass Resignation of Expert Advisers

WIRED

Meta and other tech giants are pushing through structural changes at the Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism that outside researchers allege will weaken oversight of an already embattled consortium. Six of the nine independent experts on the advisory board of the Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism --a consortium run by several of the biggest US tech companies--resigned on Monday, according to a letter seen by WIRED and interviews with four of the people. The tensions between the independent advisory committee and the GIFCT date back to an email the counterterrorism and free speech experts received in July from Meta's Nell McCarthy, a vice president overseeing content policy. For years, the group had advised the GIFCT on how to prevent platforms from becoming havens for the radical organizations and individuals blamed for some of the world's worst mass violence. But McCarthy wrote that while the consortium welcomed the experts' insights on violent trends, it no longer desired their scrutiny on the effectiveness of Big Tech's efforts to curtail violence.


Massive SpaceX rocket explodes in a fireball as it hits ocean following test flight

Daily Mail - Science & tech

You're viewing the US edition You can switch to the UK, AU or IE homepage at any time using this menu. Transgender New York Times executive who was shot dead'by his in-laws' abused BOTH his young children and left them with head injuries, wife claims Christopher Reeve's son Will, 34, reveals rare testicular cancer diagnosis Madonna's family make intervention: After forgetful and embarrassing VMAs comeback, insiders reveal clash between'control freak' star and her team Nobody wants to say this about Cindy Crawford after her son Presley Gerber's death... but maybe someone should: MAUREEN CALLAHAN'Triple flood threat' triggers urgent warnings for millions as massive storm engulfs 15 US states Taylor Swift's unreleased suicide note song: Tracks the world was never meant to hear... including one her co-writer said is'the most chilling he's ever heard' Riley Gaines suffers devastating blow in bitter legal fight against transgender athletes in women's sport at hands of Biden-appointed judge The forgotten slimming pill that could be better for you than Mounjaro... and it's cheaper: Our experts reveal everything you need to know about the drug - and how it's particularly good for people who binge-eat or have cravings'Presley never felt good enough. It bothered him enormously': Modeling agency owner tells ROB SHUTER the nasty industry rumor that haunted Gerber as a teenager Married blonde psychiatrist's sessions with teen patient ended in forbidden sex: Naked selfies, explicit messages... and how she showered him with gifts right under lawyer husband's nose I see so many male patients whose sleep is ruined by constantly needing to pee at night. What many don't realise is that they don't have a bladder problem... but a curable breathing issue: DR PHILIPPA KAYE Trump's Canadian whisky ban hits Americans TODAY as trade war escalates - but President faces brutal warning from US experts'What next, put food on plates?!': Meghan mocked over latest hosting tips advising hosts to'have as much prepped as possible before guests arrive' New Candace Owens crisis: Family begs her to'disappear' amid fears for her life... as insiders address whispers of a foreign mission Female death row inmate set to be executed TOMORROW reveals'kinship' with Lindsay Clancy Truth behind Kevin Costner's rotation of blondes: Christine Baumgartner split left him so'burned', there was only one way to revive his spirit... now, insiders spill on his daring next steps Mortifying restaurant humiliation for Mica Miller's pastor husband John-Paul during date night with wife... before a VERY petty TripAdvisor review appeared I was a lifelong atheist... until I saw proof God is real. I came face to face with him on a sleepless night of'possession' after a devastating diagnosis: Celebrity shrink BARRY MICHELS SpaceX's Starship exploded as it hit the ocean after reaching orbit for the first time.


Earth's cities are changing COLOUR: Astronaut photos taken just 13 years apart reveal how night lights have morphed from yellow to white across the globe

Daily Mail - Science & tech

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Hurricane Polo sparks warnings across five US states as Category 3 storm makes landfall TODAY

Daily Mail - Science & tech

You're viewing the US edition You can switch to the UK, AU or IE homepage at any time using this menu. Madonna's family make intervention: After forgetful and embarrassing VMAs comeback, insiders reveal clash between'control freak' star and her team Nobody wants to say this about Cindy Crawford after her son Presley Gerber's death... but maybe someone should: MAUREEN CALLAHAN Trump'grand conspiracy' case in crisis as lawyers defy Todd Blanche and QUIT in mass exodus Death of the Pastor's Wife preacher John Paul Miller faced jaw-dropping humiliation during date night with new bride at his favorite restaurant... then an exceptionally petty TripAdvisor review appeared I've seen what cocaine is doing to middle-aged men. Most of my patients think an occasional line is harmless but this is what it does to your heart, brain and sex life... and why the impact is so much worse later in life'Presley never felt good enough. It bothered him enormously': Modeling agency owner tells ROB SHUTER the nasty industry rumor that haunted Gerber as a teenager Candace Owens in crisis: As family begs her to'disappear' and prays she isn't KILLED, insiders reveal whispers of a foreign reconnaissance mission... and her links to secret military location Extraordinary twist in killer dad Chris Watts' prison love life after jail makeout sessions with new wife were exposed... and his major mommy issues are laid bare Teresa Giudice says daughter Milania had'fentanyl in her system' as she breaks silence following airport incident Woman, 54, gives birth to baby girl using 22-year-old frozen embryo after son's tragic death My perfect affair: For six glorious years, I've followed these five rules for not getting caught. My partner and his wife still have no idea... Explosive Tom Brady marriage revelations that have'hit a nerve' with Gisele Bundchen and left her'worried': As she puts on brave face, insiders reveal her'biggest concern' Frail Texas man, 81, flooded with $700k in donations after kindly'neighbor' spotted him working to pay wife's medical bills... but now he's lost ALL the cash after disturbing truth was exposed Truth behind Kevin Costner's rotation of blondes: Christine Baumgartner split left him so'burned', there was only one way to revive his spirit... now, insiders spill on his daring next steps Biden's Afghan vetting disaster exposed as bombshell audit finds 40% of files riddled with errors and terror red flags missed LADY SYBILLA HART: Forget Florence, Amelia, Poppy, Oscar and Theodore.


And you thought the iPhone Duo was expensive! 'Liquid metal' version of Apple's foldable goes on sale for 21,000

Daily Mail - Science & tech

You're viewing the US edition You can switch to the UK, AU or IE homepage at any time using this menu. Transgender New York Times executive who was shot dead'by his in-laws' abused BOTH his young children and left them with head injuries, wife claims Christopher Reeve's son Will, 34, reveals rare testicular cancer diagnosis Madonna's family make intervention: After forgetful and embarrassing VMAs comeback, insiders reveal clash between'control freak' star and her team Nobody wants to say this about Cindy Crawford after her son Presley Gerber's death... but maybe someone should: MAUREEN CALLAHAN'Triple flood threat' triggers urgent warnings for millions as massive storm engulfs 15 US states Taylor Swift's unreleased suicide note song: Tracks the world was never meant to hear... including one her co-writer said is'the most chilling he's ever heard' Riley Gaines suffers devastating blow in bitter legal fight against transgender athletes in women's sport at hands of Biden-appointed ...


Say goodbye to brown bananas! Gene-edited fruits could soon be sold in UK supermarkets

Daily Mail - Science & tech

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