Facial Recognition
During Hearing on “A Continued Pattern of Government Surveillance,” Rep. Dan Goldman Downplays Severity of Warrantless Surveillance
Goldman’s detours and deflections only underscored the Committee’s grim thesis: surveillance has outpaced accountability.
UK Crime and Policing Bill 2025 Advances, Reignites Controversy Over Facial Recognition Access to Driver’s License Photos
Clause 95 hides a sweeping surveillance shift behind the rhetoric of public safety.
Brazil’s Digital ID Dream Just Had a Nightmare
FacePass’s silence speaks louder than the 1.6 million faces left exposed.
Big Brother Finds a New Home in South London
Millions may find their faces flagged by systems they never knew they were in.
Finland’s Big Bet on Biometrics: Crime-Fighting Tool or Privacy Nightmare?
A plan to expand biometric data use with plenty of ambition but little clarity on privacy protections.
Wales Becomes First UK Testbed for Citywide AI-Powered Facial Recognition Surveillance
Cardiff’s new AI-powered facial recognition network is a step toward permanent mass surveillance.
Smile for Surveillance: Universal Orlando’s New Facial Recognition System
Facial recognition speeds up entry, but concerns linger over privacy and data security.
Jackson Reverses Facial Recognition Ban, Approves Police Use
Supporters see a crime-fighting breakthrough, while critics warn of privacy risks and potential bias.
Milwaukee Brewers Introduce Facial Recognition at Stadium Despite Privacy Concerns
Facial recognition technology quietly tightens its grip on mass venues.
Tony Blair: Digital IDs Will Curb Populism, Backs Expanded Facial Recognition, Says Public Will Trade Privacy for Efficiency
Blair’s digital revolution promises efficiency but raises deep concerns about surveillance and the erosion of personal privacy.
WEF 2025: AI CEO Says Facial Recognition Will Replace Digital IDs in Smart Cities
“…you won’t need a digital identity” because “you have the facial recognition and other things built into your smart cities.”
Russia to Launch Nationwide Biometric Payment System by 2025
Russia’s biometric payment system deepens concerns over surveillance and data security.