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Jul 3, 2026
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Ottawa police moving forward with first phase of AI facial recognition
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Ottawa police moving forward with first phase of AI facial recognition
On June 24, the Ottawa Police Service announced it would be extending the pilot of their body-worn camera program through AI tools.
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By Olivia Belovich
Published Jul 03, 2026
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At a June 22 meeting, the Ottawa Police Service Board approved the OPS’s motion to move forward with the first phase of its facial recog…
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