Police still using AI tool despite inaccurate evidence in Israeli football fan ban

Fans of Maccabi Tel Aviv were banned from attending a match against Aston Villa in November after an AI "hallucination" was used to justify the decision.

Tuesday 24 February 2026 07:15, UK

At least 21 police forces across England are still using Copilot AI despite West Midlands Police blocking Microsoft's tool after inaccurate evidence formed a decision to ban Israeli football fans, Paste BN can reveal.
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