facial-recognition
Facial Recognition Is Out of Control in India
The country’s use of biometric data against activists and “hooligans” paints a grim picture of how the technology is threatening human rights.
Lawmakers Urge FTC to Investigate ID.me and its Facial Recognition Tech
ID.me previously said it used one type of facial recognition, then its CEO just days later admitted it used another that is often tied to surveillance applications.
Subway Shooting Shows Surveillance Cameras Not Immune from MTA’s Maintenance Crisis
A lack of functioning cameras in the station reportedly hindered the NYPD's investigation. It's a familiar story for the beleaguered transit agency.
You Can Now Sign Away Rights to Your Biometric Data
Getty Images is now using an 'Enhanced Release' form, which prompts photo models to consent to the use of biometrics like facial data.
Proctorio Is Going After Digital Rights Groups That Bash Their Proctoring Software
The controversial exam surveillance company has filed a subpoena against Fight For The Future, continuing an aggressive campaign against its critics.
Airbnb, Lyft, Uber ‘Expressed Interest’ in Using Clearview AI
The tech companies expressed internet is using Clearview AI's technology for identity verification, according to Clearview AI CEO Hoan Ton-That.
I Have Face Blindness. This Is How It Affects My Sex Life.
“I’ve definitely been sexually attracted to a lot of guys who other people found ugly.”
IRS to Stop Use of Facial Recognition Tech After Widespread Backlash
Multiple lawmakers had contacted the IRS with concerns over the use of ID.me.
Facial Recognition Firm Clearview AI Gets Military Contract for AR Glasses
The contract with the facial recognition firm was specifically for research around "protecting airfields," according to public procurement records.
South Korea Is Giving Millions of Photos to Facial Recognition Researchers
Travelers to the country are having their biometric data given to private companies under a program recently uncovered by civil rights advocates.
Facebook Shuts Down Massive Photo Tagging Facial Recognition Program
“We’re shutting down the Face Recognition system on Facebook," which has the faces of more than 1 billion users.
Uber Is Being Sued Over Its ‘Racist’ Facial Recognition Algorithm
A UK labor union is taking Uber to court after one of its members was fired for failing two of Uber’s facial recognition checks.