Yes, they always say this shit is temporary to appease the masses, so they don't have to bother looking up from their slumber.

I note they say that the "future smart cameras will not use facial recognition systems. Unless France takes inspiration from the United Kingdom in this area.'

I guess LFR (live facial rec) will come later then. UK certainly seems to be the leader on all that Shiz

https://gettotext.com/ai-surveillance-will-be-widespread-in-france-the-government-goes-back-on-its-promise/