A man's silhouette in the Facebook blue.

Facebook says it will stop using facial recognition technology

The social media giant's use of the technology had landed it in legal trouble.

On Nov 2, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

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Tech newsletter: Future of facial recognition

Here is a look at tech and politics news from the last week.

On Sep 21, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

A woman's face being scanned with facial recognition technology.

UN calls for immediate halt to use of facial recognition

The UN noted that the technology posts 'a serious risk to human rights.'

On Sep 16, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

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Biden chooses outspoken critic of facial recognition to join FTC

Biden's FTC is shaping up to take on big tech.

On Sep 13, 2021 by Grace Ferguson

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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

A phone showing the Clearview AI logo on it. Behind it is a series of people's photos.

Judge denies Clearview’s motion to dismiss ACLU lawsuit

A judge didn't agree with Clearview's arguments.

On Aug 30, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

A group of people being scanned with facial recognition technology.

10 federal agencies want to expand their use of facial recognition despite widespread concerns

An internal report found that the government wants to ramp up facial recognition use.

On Aug 27, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

A person having their palm print scanned.

Amazon’s palm print-scanning devices are raising concerns in Congress

Senators want to know how the collected data is used and how it is being stored.

On Aug 13, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

A surveillance camera with face recognition system attached to a wall.

A Black teenager was kicked out of a skating rink after a false facial recognition match

The girl told a local news outlet she had never been to the skating rink.

On Jul 15, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

Cartoon drawings of people with facial recognition being performed around several of their faces.

Activists call out Ace Hardware, Apple stores for using facial recognition on customers

They are calling on major retail companies to stop using facial recognition technology.

On Jul 14, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

A surveillance camera with face recognition system next to a screenshot of the No Biometric Barriers to Housing Act of 2021.

Democrats introduce bill to ban facial recognition in public housing

The bill was previously introduced in 2019.

On Jul 8, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

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Tech newsletter: Cops get free electric lassos for handing over body camera footage

Here is a look at tech and politics news from the last week.

On Jul 6, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

Joe Biden with facial recognition overlay

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

A female Youtuber covering her mouth

Popular YouTuber films self quitting Amazon over ‘toxic’ work environment

'My work environment is really toxic...'

On Jun 30, 2021 by Mikael Thalen

Four people walking down the street having their face scanned with facial recognition.

Maine passes ‘strongest’ facial recognition restrictions in the country

In the absence of federal rules, cities and states are filling the gaps.

On Jun 30, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich