AI In-Brief

Thailand News in Brief

Thai PBS World

Thailand and the world, every day

AI can make mistakes. Please double-check.

Better than AI? The UK police who never forget a face

21 Sept 08:13 Key points summarised by AI

UK police deploy 'super-recognisers'—officers with exceptional facial memory (a rare 1% trait)—to complement AI in crime-fighting strategies.
These human specialists excel at identifying individuals from low-quality, angled, or partially obscured images, often outperforming AI in challenging visual conditions.
Their effectiveness is demonstrated by successes such as identifying 600 London rioters and proactively preventing sexual assaults by spotting known offenders in crowds.
Super-recognisers work in tandem with AI, as UK law mandates human verification for AI identifications, enhancing accuracy and public trust in arrests.
Demand for this unique human skill is growing internationally, with a public test available to identify individuals possessing super-recogniser abilities.

Yesterday 15:20 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul initiated a nationwide crackdown on illegal Thai nominee shareholders in foreign-run businesses and land holdings to safeguard national interests.
The government will integrate efforts across all relevant agencies to target illicit foreign operations, forced sales of illegally acquired property, and high-risk land ownership schemes.
Key strategies include auditing suspect land and building holdings, establishing a long-term monitoring system, and cross-referencing data from various authorities to trace ultimate beneficial owners.
Prime Minister Anutin emphasized that no influential figures or corrupt officials are above the law, promising straightforward prosecution, asset seizures, and protection for enforcing officers.
Beyond land ownership, the integrated crackdown will also extend to tackle transnational crimes, including drug and human trafficking.