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U.S. Lax on Face Recognition: U.S. agency calls for stricter face recognition controls.
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U.S. Lax on Face Recognition: U.S. agency calls for stricter face recognition controls.

A U.S. government watchdog agency called for stronger face recognition protocols for federal agencies. An audit found that, while many employ face recognition, they may not know where it came from, how it’s being used, or the hazards involved.

July 28, 20211 min read
U.S. Lax on Face Recognition: U.S. agency calls for stricter face recognition controls.
Vigilant

U.S. Lax on Face Recognition: U.S. agency calls for stricter face recognition controls.

A U.S. government watchdog agency called for stronger face recognition protocols for federal agencies. An audit found that, while many employ face recognition, they may not know where it came from, how it’s being used, or the hazards involved.

July 28, 20211 min read
Partners in Surveillance: How police use public cameras to track license plates.
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Partners in Surveillance: How police use public cameras to track license plates.

Police are increasingly able to track motor vehicles throughout the U.S. using a network of AI-powered cameras — many owned by civilians. Flock, which sells automatic license plate readers is encouraging enforcers to use its network to monitor cars and trucks outside their jurisdiction.

March 24, 20212 min read
Partners in Surveillance: How police use public cameras to track license plates.
Vigilant

Partners in Surveillance: How police use public cameras to track license plates.

Police are increasingly able to track motor vehicles throughout the U.S. using a network of AI-powered cameras — many owned by civilians. Flock, which sells automatic license plate readers is encouraging enforcers to use its network to monitor cars and trucks outside their jurisdiction.

March 24, 20212 min read

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