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New Orleans called out for sketchiest use of facial recognition yet in the US
Arstechnica
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3m ago
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The New Orleans police have paused their use of facial recognition technology following criticism for secretly monitoring streets and targeting suspects in real-time. A Washington Post investigation revealed the controversial practice violated a city ordinance requiring oversight to protect civil rights. The cameras, operated by Project Nola, led to dozens of arrests, but many went unreported. The ACLU is urging for a comprehensive investigation to address potential misuse and undue targeting of marginalized communities.
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Bankrupt US pharmacy chain Rite Aid banned from using AI facial recognition
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Rite Aid, the bankrupt US pharmacy chain, has been barred from using facial recognition technology for surveillance purposes for the next five years. The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) settled charges against Rite Aid, stating that the company falsely identified some customers as shoplifters through its AI-based facial recognition system. Rite Aid had deployed this technology from 2012 to 2020, but discontinued its use three years ago. The FTC's complaint and subsequent ban followed an investigation by Reuters into Rite Aid's facial recognition programme, which revealed its deployment in lower-income, non-white neighborhoods.
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British lawmakers call for pause in live facial recognition surveillance
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
A cross-party coalition of 65 British lawmakers, including prominent figures like David Davis and Diane Abbott, has called for an immediate halt in the use of live facial recognition surveillance on the streets of the UK. The technology has faced criticism from civil liberties groups and is set to be banned in the European Union. The lawmakers and various non-profit organizations argue that live facial recognition poses a threat to privacy and individual freedoms, calling for a wider democratic debate on the use of such technology.
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Companies News Today Live Updates on October 22, 2024: Three years on, Meta brings back facial recognition for selective use
Livemint
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10m ago
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Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has announced that it will be reintroducing facial recognition technology for specific use cases. The company previously suspended the use of this technology due to privacy concerns. However, Meta will now be implementing facial recognition for features such as account recovery and preventing unauthorized access. This move comes after the company has made efforts to improve privacy and security measures. Meta's decision to reintroduce facial recognition is likely to spark further debate around the ethics and implications of this technology.
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Three years on, Meta brings back facial recognition for selective use
Livemint
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10m ago
Medial
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is reintroducing facial recognition technology after a three-year hiatus due to privacy concerns. The company plans to roll out the technology slowly and selectively for purposes like verifying identities and preventing fraud. The use of facial data will be vetted internally and will only be used for scam verification. Users will have the option to opt out of the program, and the data will not be used for any other purposes. Legal experts have stated that Meta's approach is compliant with Indian law, but there is a need for comprehensive data protection regulations.
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This new malware can literally steal your face to use in fraud — Android and iOS devices both affected, so be on your guard
Techradar
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1y ago
Medial
A new mobile trojan called GoldPickaxe has been discovered, aiming to steal biometric data and generate deepfakes for hacking mobile banking applications. The trojan, available for Android and iOS, steals facial recognition data, identity documents, and intercepts SMS messages. The group behind the trojan is believed to be GoldFactory, a Chinese-speaking threat actor known for banking trojans. The malware primarily targets individuals in the Asia-Pacific region, with Thailand and Vietnam being the most at risk. The attackers use social engineering to trick victims into granting necessary permissions for the malware to work.
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Facial recognition tech is probably coming to a lot more vending machines
Business Insider
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1y ago
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Facial recognition technology in smart vending machines recently caused concern on a college campus. While the machines were ultimately removed, the incident highlights the increasing prevalence of facial recognition technology in various systems. Its main use is for targeted advertising, enabling personalized ads based on age and gender. Companies often utilize it as a motion sensor rather than for surveillance, and claim to comply with privacy regulations. However, if accessed by malicious individuals, these machines could potentially become hidden web cameras, raising concerns about targeted surveillance.
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Facial recognition tech is widespread now, but still might not recognize you
Business Insider
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1y ago
Medial
Facial recognition technology has been widely implemented in various sectors, but it is not without flaws. Many gig workers for Walmart's Spark delivery service have faced issues with the technology, which has misidentified them even when using their own accounts. This problem is not unique to Walmart, as studies have found that facial recognition technology misidentifies people of color more often than white individuals. Limited representation of racial and gender groups in the training data leads to less accurate identification for those backgrounds. Despite these issues, facial recognition continues to be deployed in new areas, such as office buildings and airports. Critics argue that the technology's inaccuracies and privacy concerns should outweigh its benefits in certain contexts.
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Body cameras, facial recognition, analytics: Govt institutions tap AI to fight exam cheating
Money Control
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1y ago
Medial
In an effort to combat exam cheating, educational institutions in India are harnessing technology such as body cameras, facial recognition, and AI-based analytics. The Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) plans to use facial recognition technology to detect impersonation and monitor student movements during exams. The Karnataka Public Service Commission has equipped invigilators with body cameras, CCTV cameras, and jammers to prevent malpractices. However, concerns about privacy and data security have been raised, highlighting the need for transparency and informed consent. The effectiveness of these technologies in curbing exam cheating remains to be seen.
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Kamala Harris says US agencies must show their AI tools aren't harming people's safety or rights
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
The White House is introducing new rules requiring U.S. federal agencies to prove that their use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools does not harm the public. Agencies must establish safeguards for AI tools, such as facial recognition at airports or systems used for immigration and housing decisions, by December. If agencies cannot meet these requirements, they must cease using the AI system. The new policy also mandates the hiring of a chief AI officer and the annual public assessment of AI systems. Civil rights groups have welcomed the oversight measures.
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Facial recognition: Coming soon to an airport near you
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Facial recognition technology is becoming increasingly prevalent in the travel industry, promising to transform the way we fly. Major airlines in the US and international airports are investing in biometrics-enabled gates and self-service kiosks to enhance security and expedite processes such as security screening, bag drop, and boarding. While there are potential benefits in terms of efficiency, privacy and ethical concerns about the use of biometrics at airports have also been raised. Nonetheless, experts predict that biometrics will become a standard feature of air travel in the future.
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