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NYC Is Using AI to Scan Subway Fare Dodgers for ‘Research Purposes’
The MTA uses AI scanning software to track transit riders believed to have dodged fares. Civil liberties groups fear it could be a privacy disaster.
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Kuwait Just Made DNA Tests Mandatory For All Residents
In a move that will make privacy advocates cringe, Kuwait passed a law yesterday making DNA tests mandatory for all residents. According to the AFP, people who refuse testing will face a year in prison and a hefty fine.
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How To Pick Your Battles In The War Against Transparency
Are you worried about Barack Obama reading all your emails and listening to all your phone calls? Beefing up your privacy settings is one thing, but fighting in the greater war to protect your rights is another. Here’s how to get started.