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Amazon And Orlando Cops’ Controversial Face Recognition Pilot Isn’t Over
Contrary to earlier reports, Orlando police confirmed this week that they will renew a contract with Amazon to pilot its controversial face recognition software, Rekognition — a move that is sure to reignite concerns of privacy and civil liberties advocates who have pushed back against law enforcement’s use of the technology.
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UK Reveals Plan For A Centralised Biometric Database That Sounds Like An Absolute Nightmare
The UK government’s Home Office released a report this week announcing plans for a forthcoming centralised biometric database of its citizens, compiling DNA, fingerprint, face and possibly even voice data for law enforcement to access and share, according to The Telegraph. In addition to helping local police solve crimes, the Home Office report also proposes…
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Face Recognition CEO Says Use Of This Tech By Police Is ‘Irresponsible And Dangerous’
Face recognition will be used to harm citizens if given to governments or police, writes Brian Brackeen, CEO of the face recognition and AI startup Kairos, in an op-ed published by TechCrunch late last night. Last week, news broke that bodycam maker Axon requested a partnership with Kairos to explore face recognition. Brackeen declined, and…
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‘Bitcoin Baron’ Gets 20 Months In Prison For DDoS Attack That ‘Crippled’ US Emergency Communications
An Arizona man who once styled himself as a hacktivist “Bitcoin Baron” has been sentenced to prison for a distributed denial-of-service attack against the city of Madison, Wisconsin’s computer networks. According to the US Department of Justice, the attack “crippled” the city’s emergency communication system, causing “delays and outages in the ability of emergency responders…