[ad_1] While the hearing closed without any concrete plan for regulations in place, it’s clear that the idea of restricting the use of facial recognition technology — especially by law enforcement agencies and other government organizations — has a wide base of support. Committee Chairman Elijah Cummings said members are considering enforcing a moratorium or […]
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San Francisco bans city use of facial recognition
[ad_1] The measure was put forward by Supervisor Aaron Peskin to protect civil rights and liberties, ensuring people that can “live free of continuous government monitoring.” It’s also meant reduce the chances of face recognition tech being used to “exacerbate racial injustice” through both technical biases and systemic abuse. The surveillance oversight requirements won’t ban […]