Brit rail cops bring live facial recognition to the London Underground

British transport police have deployed live facial recognition at London Underground's Victoria station, marking the first such use on the Tube, while privacy campaigners warn the technology is becoming routine.

British Transport Police have deployed live facial recognition technology at London Underground's Victoria station, the first stop for the system. Privacy campaigners warn the surveillance is becoming routine, raising concerns about civil liberties and data misuse. The move marks a significant expansion of automated policing in public transport hubs.