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Delhi Police Facial Recognition System Misidentifies Jailed Individuals at Protest

September 4, 2026
oecd:2026-09-04-bc32View source ↗

What happened

Delhi Police's facial recognition system flagged at least 25 individuals as present at the Jantar Mantar protests, despite police, prison, and court records confirming they were in jail at the time. This AI system malfunction raises concerns about wrongful identification, legal fairness, and potential violations of fundamental rights.

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Sources and evidence

OECD AI Incidents Monitor
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Delhi Police Facial Recognition System Misidentifies Jailed Individuals at Protest
2026-09-04