Heathrow To Install Facial Recognition Scanners

itwbennett writes "Slashdot readers will recall that back in February, Heathrow airport required full body scanning for select individuals. Now we learn that the airport is installing facial recognitions scanners. The scanners will be used to capture passengers' faces before entering security checks and again before boarding. The stated goal is to prevent illigal immigration."

Hmm ...

[lennier1]

The same faulty stuff that has lead to cases of mistaken identity in the US, costing innocent people their drivers license?

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[TheRaven64]

Actually, we've had facial recognition cameras in Heathrow for about five years - I was tangentially involved with the group setting them up. Possibly this is an upgrade - the previous ones could be defeated if you smiled. Fortunately, Heathrow is designed in such a way that smiling is unlikely for anyone unfortunate enough to be there.