Privacy – ManyHands

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AI facial recognition is spreading in UK streets and shops — what ordinary people should know

by Felicity Tegan
May 4, 2026

UK watchdogs have warned that oversight of AI-powered facial recognition is lagging behind its growing use by police and retailers. Here is what the technology means in everyday life, and what ordinary people should watch for.

Tinder and Zoom want ‘proof of humanity’ badges, what UK users should check before scanning their eyes

by Felicity Tegan
April 18, 2026

Tinder and Zoom are tying new ‘proof of humanity’ checks to iris-based World ID. That could help with bots and deepfake scams, but UK users should still ask what data they are giving up, whether the badge is optional, and what happens if they would rather not scan their eyes.