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Hong Kong to Add Facial Recognition to CCTVs

Filed: Feb 15, 2026 at 4:06 AM ET
Summary: Hong Kong plans to integrate facial recognition tech into public CCTVs this year, pending legal and technical resolutions.
WHO: Joe Chow Yat-ming
WHAT: Integration of facial recognition technology into CCTVs
WHEN: Feb 15, 2026 at 2:01 AM ET
WHERE: Hong Kong
WHY: To enhance surveillance in high-traffic areas
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