“A clever warning for what’s to come”: Massive Attack is forcing the issue of facial identification tech by using it on their own audience
“There is no such thing as privacy.”
On Sep 15, 2025 by Lindsey Weedston
‘I have to do what the policies tell me’: TSA PreCheck customer shows unexpected reason new ID system failed at airport
‘It’s absurd that they refused to use their 2 eyeballs to ID you.’
On May 15, 2024 by Phil West
Holiest Hindu pilgrimages are now training grounds for authoritarian AI algorithms
The massive crowds pilgrimages attract are being exploited.
On Nov 16, 2023 by Srishti Jaswal
Could Clearview be fined out of existence by Europe’s tough data privacy laws?
Europe is fighting against facial recognition.
On Mar 25, 2022 by Jonathan Keane
Why Massachusetts is ground-zero for the fight against facial recognition
Eight cities in Massachusetts have banned facial recognition, making it a hot spot in the country.
On Jan 28, 2022 by Jake Pitre
Tech newsletter: Reddit’s COVID misinfo
Here is a look at tech and politics news from the last week.
On Aug 31, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
Calls for Biden to ban facial recognition grow after GAO report’s findings
‘It is critical the Biden administration and Congress take action now.’
On Jul 1, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
Why Congress’ police bill ‘doesn’t begin to go far enough’ on facial recognition
The new bill targets police reform, but experts say facial recognition restrictions need to go further.
On Mar 5, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
Why facial recognition thermometers are raising privacy concerns during the pandemic
Privacy concerns have been raised as the tools have become more common during the pandemic.
On Nov 29, 2020 by Libby Cohen
New Democrat-backed facial recognition bill mirrors an Illinois law that’s actually been successful
The bill is similar to an Illinois law that’s been at the heart of several lawsuits.
On Aug 5, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich
New York takes major step to keep facial recognition from being used on children
The bill is earning praise from civil liberty and privacy groups.
On Jul 23, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich
NYPD sued for refusing to disclose records about facial recognition use
The group requested documents about the NYPD’s use of facial recognition in Times Square.
On Jul 21, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich
Amazon’s facial recognition announcement blasted as ‘public relations stunt’
A number of advocates say the moratorium doesn’t go far enough.
On Jun 11, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich
College students are leading the fight against facial recognition
There’s a push on college campuses across the country.
On Mar 3, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich
Can a lawsuit in Illinois stop a dangerous new facial recognition app?
The relationship Clearview has with law enforcement is at the heart of the lawsuit.
On Feb 24, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich
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