# NEW from Andy Burns & I: An Australian-first live facial recognition trial by police has prompted racial bias concerns. Police say testing...

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Published: 2026-08-10T23:28:47+00:00
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## Summary

NEW from Andy Burns & I:
An Australian-first live facial recognition trial by police has prompted racial bias concerns.
Police say testing shows it's not an issue. Experts say the tech is not trained on First Nations people and could lead to further over policing
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-11/ai-police-face-screening-trial-sparks-privacy-concern/107009644

## Public text

NEW from Andy Burns & I:
An Australian-first live facial recognition trial by police has prompted racial bias concerns.
Police say testing shows it's not an issue. Experts say the tech is not trained on First Nations people and could lead to further over policing
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-11/ai-police-face-screening-trial-sparks-privacy-concern/107009644