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Three years on, Meta brings back facial recognition for selective use

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Livemint · 10m ago

Three years on, Meta brings back facial recognition for selective use

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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Bankrupt US pharmacy chain Rite Aid banned from using AI facial recognition

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Bankrupt US pharmacy chain Rite Aid banned from using AI facial recognition

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.

British lawmakers call for pause in live facial recognition surveillance

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

British lawmakers call for pause in live facial recognition surveillance

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.

Facial recognition tech is probably coming to a lot more vending machines

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

Facial recognition tech is probably coming to a lot more vending machines

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.

US judge to hear Meta privacy dispute with FTC next month

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

US judge to hear Meta privacy dispute with FTC next month

A judge has agreed to hear arguments in late January regarding Meta Platforms' request to temporarily halt the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) from reopening a 2019 privacy agreement. The dispute began when the FTC accused Meta of misleading parents about their control over the Messenger Kids app. Proposed changes to the agreement include prohibiting Meta from making money off young users and expanding restrictions on facial recognition technology. The lawsuit is part of the ongoing battle between Meta and the FTC over privacy and competition concerns.

Body cameras, facial recognition, analytics: Govt institutions tap AI to fight exam cheating

Money Control

Money Control · 1y ago

Body cameras, facial recognition, analytics: Govt institutions tap AI to fight exam cheating

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.

Facial recognition tech is widespread now, but still might not recognize you

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

Facial recognition tech is widespread now, but still might not recognize you

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.

Racist, sexist, casteist: Is AI bad news for India?

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Racist, sexist, casteist: Is AI bad news for India?

India's increasing use of AI, including facial recognition technology, raises concerns about bias and discrimination. Critics argue that AI systems, trained on biased data, risk marginalizing and criminalizing minority groups, including Muslims, Dalits, and Indigenous people. These concerns extend to areas like healthcare, policing, and generative AI applications, potentially exacerbating inequalities in an already divided society. India lacks an official policy for the ethical use of AI, highlighting the need for a more comprehensive approach to AI regulation and accountability.

Google agrees to pay $1.4 billion to settle two privacy lawsuits

Economic Times

Economic Times · 3m ago

Google agrees to pay $1.4 billion to settle two privacy lawsuits

Google agreed to a $1.4 billion settlement with Texas over privacy lawsuits alleging the company violated state residents' privacy by tracking locations and searches, and collecting facial recognition data. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who previously settled with Meta for similar violations, announced the resolution under Texas' data privacy and deceptive trade practices laws. The settlement follows various legal challenges against Google regarding monopolistic behaviors and underscores tensions between tech companies and privacy regulations.

FBI Agents Are Using Face Recognition Without Proper Training

Wired · 1y ago

FBI Agents Are Using Face Recognition Without Proper Training

According to a report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO), only 5% of FBI agents with access to face recognition technology have taken the bureau's training course on how to use it. The FBI has used face recognition software from external providers for tens of thousands of searches in recent years, but lacks a policy to protect privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties. Concerns about improper use and errors indicate the need for adequate training on this technology. The report also highlights instances of false arrests due to incorrect identification by face recognition models.

Apple patents security camera with ‘Bodyprint’ technology: Report

Livemint

Livemint · 9m ago

Apple patents security camera with ‘Bodyprint’ technology: Report

Apple is reportedly working on a security camera that combines facial recognition with a "bodyprint" system to identify individuals based on their face and physical characteristics. The camera would analyze images of a person's body and create a profile linked to their face, allowing it to identify someone even if their face is obscured. This technology builds upon Apple's existing facial recognition capabilities and could be used in future smart home devices. The patent filing follows rumors of Apple's expansion into the smart home market, including the development of a privacy-focused home camera and a central control hub.

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