Facial Recognition
Google Is Piloting Facial Recognition for Some Employees and Won’t Let Employees Opt Out
Employee concerns mount as surveillance expands beyond ID badges, with no clear future alternative in sight.
Big Brother on Board: UK Train Stations Use Amazon-Powered AI to Read People’s Mood
Civil liberties groups warn of potential overreach and lack of transparency in public surveillance practices.
Biometric ID for IRS FOIA Requests Trigger Privacy and Access Concerns
Controversial technology.
Indiana Cop Used Facial Recognition Scans To Perform Non-Work-Related Searches
An Evansville officer’s resignation reveals the murky misuse of powerful surveillance tools.
European Council Approves the AI Act — a Law Accused of Legalizing Biometric Mass Surveillance
The EU’s European Council has followed the European Parliament (EP) in approving the AI Act – which opponents say is a way for the bloc to legalize biometric mass surveillance. More than that, the EU is touting the legislation as first of its kind in the world, and seems hopeful it will serve a
Canada: Government Pushes Flawed Internet Age Verification and Blocking Law, Fines Up to $500,000 for Non-Compliance
Privacy concerns mount as Bill S-210 targets more than just porn sites with stringent age verification measures.
Belgium and Hungary Launch Controversial Digital IDs, Vaccine Passport, Ahead of EU Regulations
Privacy fears grow over new digital ID initiatives in Belgium and Hungary.
UK PM Sunak Endorses Facial Recognition, Implicitly Backs Mass Bank Surveillance
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak doesn’t spare a thought for the loss of privacy and curbing of civil liberties.
Immich Teams Up to Innovate Privacy-First Photo Storage
Joining forces with FUTO, Immich boosts its anti-centralization mission, promising enhanced privacy features and an upcoming cloud-hosted option in the battle against Google Photos.
MembersMilitary Surveillance Tech Prowls US Neighborhoods
From Battlefield to Backyard: Advanced surveillance technology once reserved for war zones now increasingly utilized by local law enforcement in US cities, raising urgent privacy concerns.
Controversial FAA Bill Passes Senate, Promotes Digital IDs and Mobile Licenses, Facial Recognition Concerns Ignored
Amidst broad bipartisan approval, the Senate sidesteps privacy fears to advance digital ID measures in the latest FAA bill.
LA Metro Eyes Invasive Facial Recognition in Wake of Murder
In the wake of a fatal stabbing, LA Metro officials champion controversial facial recognition tech as a safety measure, sparking a debate on privacy and security.