Lowy Institute Warns of Governance Gaps in AI Surveillance Across Asia-Pacific
A new analysis article published in The Interpreter, the Lowy Institute’s commentary platform, warns of a dangerous “governance vacuum” in artificial…
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Congress Passes “One Big Beautiful Bill,” Unleashing Record Biometric and AI Funding at U.S. Borders
The U.S. Congress has passed the “One Big Beautiful Bill” (H.R. 1), setting in motion an unprecedented expansion of biometric surveillance and artificial…
London Police Made Over 1,000 Arrests Using Live Facial Recognition
The Metropolitan Police Service has reported making 1,035 arrests using Live Facial Recognition (LFR) technology since the beginning of 2024, including 93…
DHS Revives Biometric Rule for Border Crossings, Eyes Expanded Facial Scans
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has revived a controversial rule proposed during the first Trump administration, aiming to expand biometric data…
UK Government Signals New Facial Recognition Law for Police as Privacy Debate Intensifies
The UK government has indicated plans to introduce legislation regulating the use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement, responding to…
ICE Pilots Mobile Fortify App, Expanding Facial Recognition Surveillance into U.S. Communities
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has begun piloting a new biometric tool called Mobile Fortify, a smartphone-based facial recognition and…
Facial Recognition Leads to Three Arrests in London as UK Surveillance Expands
The Metropolitan Police arrested three individuals in Ealing, West London last week, following a live facial recognition (LFR) deployment, underscoring the…
Scotland Split Over Police Facial Recognition as Public Survey Shows 49-48 Divide
A recent survey conducted by Police Scotland and the Scottish Police Authority reveals a near-even split in public opinion over the potential introduction of…
NZ Retail Giants Pledge Responsible Use of Facial Recognition Technology
Several major New Zealand retailers have publicly committed to the responsible use of facial recognition technology (FRT), following a comprehensive report…
Alabama Begins Mandatory Biometric Collection from Undocumented Immigrants
Alabama’s new law requiring biometric data collection from undocumented immigrants officially took effect at the start of this month. The legislation, known as…