Safety or Surveillance? The Use of Facial Recognition in Shops to Help Fight Crime
26/12/25 15:27 Filed in: Technology | Business
Is the price of safety the end of anonymity?
UK retail is fighting back against rising crime with Facial Recognition technology like Facewatch. But this powerful tool comes with a massive ethical and legal question mark.
In this episode of the Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast, I look at the undeniable success in tackling repeat offenders and boosting staff safety. But also, explore the serious risks of false positives, GDPR compliance, and the erosion of public privacy.
It's not about choosing sides, it's about choosing standards. How do we govern biometric surveillance responsibly? Listen to this podcast to hear more thoughts on this topic.
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AI vs. Creators - The Fight for Fair Copyright
01/03/25 11:33 Filed in: Technology | Business
The UK government is proposing a radical change to copyright law, which could reshape the creative industry forever! There is a proposal to allow AI companies to train models on copyrighted material by default, unless creators actively opt out.
But what does it mean for musicians, writers, artists, and filmmakers who rely on their work to make a living?
In this episode of Inspiring Tech Leaders, we dive into:
💡 The UK’s AI copyright consultation and why MPs are pushing back
💡 How AI companies are using creative works without permission
💡 Why artists like Kate Bush, Damon Albarn, and Annie Lennox are protesting
💡 Possible solutions, from transparency rules to revenue sharing
We need to ensure there is a balance to how AI is used, and we need to protect the future of creativity in all its forms.
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