Edmonton Police Service partners with U.S. company to test use of facial-recognition bodycams

A man's fingers press a black device strapped to his torso. The device is lit red.

The Edmonton Police Service will test the use of bodycams that employ facial recognition, a form of artificial intelligence. Starting Wednesday, up to 50 police officers will use the cameras for the remainder of the month. However some academics warn that the technology is still not well-understood or reliable.