Another major Massachusetts city votes to ban facial recognition
Worcester becomes the 8th municipality in Massachusetts to pass a ban.
On Dec 16, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
Facebook says it will stop using facial recognition technology
The social media giant’s use of the technology had landed it in legal trouble.
On Nov 2, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
Tech newsletter: Future of facial recognition
Here is a look at tech and politics news from the last week.
On Sep 21, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
UN calls for immediate halt to use of facial recognition
The UN noted that the technology posts ‘a serious risk to human rights.’
On Sep 16, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
Biden chooses outspoken critic of facial recognition to join FTC
Biden’s FTC is shaping up to take on big tech.
On Sep 13, 2021 by Grace Ferguson
Tech newsletter: Reddit’s COVID misinfo
On Aug 31, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
Judge denies Clearview’s motion to dismiss ACLU lawsuit
A judge didn’t agree with Clearview’s arguments.
On Aug 30, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
10 federal agencies want to expand their use of facial recognition despite widespread concerns
An internal report found that the government wants to ramp up facial recognition use.
On Aug 27, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
Amazon’s palm print-scanning devices are raising concerns in Congress
Senators want to know how the collected data is used and how it is being stored.
On Aug 13, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
A Black teenager was kicked out of a skating rink after a false facial recognition match
The girl told a local news outlet she had never been to the skating rink.
On Jul 15, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
Activists call out Ace Hardware, Apple stores for using facial recognition on customers
They are calling on major retail companies to stop using facial recognition technology.
On Jul 14, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
Democrats introduce bill to ban facial recognition in public housing
The bill was previously introduced in 2019.
On Jul 8, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
Tech newsletter: Cops get free electric lassos for handing over body camera footage
On Jul 6, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
Calls for Biden to ban facial recognition grow after GAO report’s findings
‘It is critical the Biden administration and Congress take action now.’
On Jul 1, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
Popular YouTuber films self quitting Amazon over ‘toxic’ work environment
‘My work environment is really toxic…’
On Jun 30, 2021 by Mikael Thalen
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