( December 4, 2025, 18:01 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Facial-recognition algorithms currently used by UK police forces have significant biases, an independent testing commissioned by the Home Office has found. The accuracy tests, published on Thursday by the National Physical Laboratory, or NPL, analyzed two algorithms: Cognitec FaceVACS-DBScan ID v5.5, currently used by the Police National Database; and Idemia MBSS FR, which is expected to be used in the future.Statement follows. Reports attached....
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