News & Commentary
California Just Blocked Police Body Cam Use of Face Recognition
The state of California just made it clear: Face recognition surveillance isn’t inevitable. We can — and should — fight hard to protect our communities from this dystopian technology.
Rapid DNA Machines in Police Departments Need Regulation
Fast, cheap, and easy-to-use can be a recipe for misuse.
TSA Testing Face Recognition at Security Entrances, Opening Door to Massive Expansion of the Technology
When a robot says “Papers Please!”
Why Don’t We Have More Privacy When We Use A Credit Card?
Weak privacy laws expose our personal information when we use a credit card.
Say No to the “Cashless Future” — and to Cashless Stores
Going cash-free can be convenient but at what cost?
A Federal Court Sounds the Alarm on the Privacy Harms of Face Recognition Technology
The court ruled that a lawsuit alleging that Facebook is violating Illinois’ biometric privacy law can proceed.
Experts Say “Emotion Recognition” Lacks Scientific Foundation
A new study strongly suggests that "emotion recognition" products are built on a bed of intellectual quicksand.
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