A rising number of British stores are using a facial recognition system powered by artificial intelligence to identify repeat shoplifters in what one human rights group has called the spread of …
IRS will let taxpayers opt out of ID.me facial recognition with a live interview
After recent news that the IRS would mandate ID.me facial recognition security to access taxpayer accounts, the IRS decided that US taxpayers who do not want to submit biometric data will instead sign …
IRS To Ditch Biometric Requirement for Online Access
Earlier this week, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) stated that it would be transitioning away from requiring biometric data from taxpayers who seek to access their records via the agency's website. …
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What One City Hopes to Learn by Pausing Use of Facial Recognition Technology
The Baltimore City Council recently approved legislation that effectively halts the use of facial recognition technology by residents, businesses, and city agencies. The ban is temporary and would be …
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Bill Would Ban Facial Recognition in Public Housing
Last Wednesday, Legislation introduced in the House could effectively prohibit the use of facial recognition and biometric technology in both public and assisted housing units that are funded under …
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Europe Makes the Case to Ban Biometric Surveillance
Recently, the European Data Protection Board, tasked with helping countries implement GDPR consistently, has called for a total ban on utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) technology to conduct …
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Feds Told to Better Manage Facial Recognition, Amid Privacy Concerns
A Government Accountability Office (GAO) report found that government agencies are regularly using facial recognition technology in criminal investigations, including to identify travelers. The GAO …
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Amazon extends ban on police using Rekognition facial recognition technology, no end in sight
Amazon has decided to extend its ban on US law enforcement usage of Rekognition, its facial recognition technology solution, until further notice. The initial ban on US police usage of the technology …
Europe seeks to limit use of AI in society
The EU has brought forth new proposals that regulate the usage of artificial intelligence, facial recognition for surveillance, or algorithms that manipulate human behavior. The wide-ranging proposals …
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Lawsuit Filed After Facial Recognition Tech Leads to Wrongful Arrest
Robert Julian-Borchak Williams, a Michigan resident, is suing Detroit officials after facial recognition technology led to his wrongful arrest. Williams filed a federal lawsuit on April 13 against the …
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