https://tech.newstatesman.com/gdpr/eu-facial-recognition-regulation > The European Commission is facing an onslaught of criticism from privacy experts after withdrawing proposals to issue a moratorium on facial recognition technology, and instead mooting plans to force firms to train their algorithms on European user data. > The initiative is detailed in a series of proposals designed to encourage the adoption of “responsible” artificial intelligence across the EU. But critics have warned that the measure, apparently aimed at reducing bias and error, plays into the hands of big tech firms and could accelerate the end of privacy in public spaces.