Category: Facial Recognition
Ethics, artificial intelligence, and corporations
Wade Rathke Meteor Columnist August 20, 2020
by Wade Rathke New Orleans Facial recognition just seems sketchy. Back when it was possible to fly, and I did so, it was hard not to notice how customs’ officials and kiosks were increasingly using…
Boston City Council bans facial recognition surveillance
From the Wire June 24, 2020
“Boston should not use racially discriminatory technology that threatens the privacy and basic rights of our residents.” by Eoin Higgins, staff writer Wednesday, June 24 The Boston City Council on Wednesday unanimously voted to ban the…
Civil liberties advocates applaud IBM decision to ditch facial recognition
From the Wire June 9, 2020
“This huge IBM move will force other large tech companies to take a stand, even if their silence is their statement.” by Eoin Higgins, staff writer Tuesday, June 9 Tech giant IBM is getting out of…
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