AI watchdogs say police misidentifications tied to facial-recognition tools are increasing, leading to a string of dropped cases across the U.S. In one recent incident, Tennessee resident Angela Lipps was arrested after a match linked her to bank-fraud activity in North Dakota; her case echoes at least 13 dismissals nationwide, according to advocates. Civil-liberties groups and researchers argue the technology remains prone to error and disparate impact, and they are pressing for stricter guardrails, mandatory disclosures, and independent audits. Law-enforcement officials often defend face recognition as an investigative lead rather than sole evidence, but mounting legal and policy scrutiny is pushing agencies and lawmakers to clarify how and when the tools can be used.
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