An evaluation report, found that the use of facial recognition software during the 2018 Commonwealth Games was completely ineffective as no ‘high priority targets’ could be identified. The revelation has renewed criticism of the dangers of mass surveillance, including its inaccuracy, ineffectiveness and its potential to lead to wrongful arrest.

https://www.thebigsmoke.com.au/2019/05/24/obtrusive-expansive-ineffectual-the-qld-polices-facial-recognition-bungle-police/