Just because they can – the biometric conundrum for law enforcement

AI Briefing

• – Law enforcement's use of biometric technology raises questions about liability when technology could have prevented harm to vulnerable individuals
• – The police have a duty to act 'in accordance with law' and use available technology to prevent foreseeable harm
• – Governments must provide a framework for the use of AI-enabled biometrics to prevent public indictment for not using available technology to prevent harm