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Hobart police use controversial AI tool to identify suspects in Best Buy thefts

The Munster Times

Aug 10, 2026

Hobart police use controversial AI tool to identify suspects in Best Buy thefts

Hobart police used Clearview AI facial recognition software to identify two Chicago residents now charged in thefts from a Merrillville Best Buy. |!| Munster Merrillville Hobart

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Hobart police use controversial AI tool to identify suspects in Best Buy thefts

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