London, Jan 14, 2026 (AFP) - UK police chief blames AI for error in evidence over Maccabi fan ban

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An under-fire UK police chief on Wednesday blamed the use of AI for erroneous evidence given to MPs over the decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv football fans from a match against Aston Villa. The police classified the match in Birmingham in November as "high risk", citing previous Maccabi games including a Europa League encounter in Amsterdam which sparked clashes between locals and Israeli fans. The decision to ban Maccabi fans from the Villa Park......

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