Oosto Stands Against Clearview’s Private Sector Expansion
Oosto is once again speaking out against Clearview AI. This time around, the company called attention to a recent article in The Washington Post that provided…
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IRS Stands By ID.me’s Biometric Verification (for Now)
The IRS is sticking with ID.me for the verification of taxpayers’ identities this year, but has officially announced that those who don’t want to undergo…
Facial Recognition a Likely Priority for Revitalized Federal Watchdog
Two new members have been appointed to the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (PCLOB). The PCLOB was established in the wake of 9/11, to serve as an…
IRS Abandons Biometric Login Plan
The IRS is backtracking from its decision to make facial recognition mandatory for people using its online services. The agency first announced that it would…
IRS Considers Biometric Alternatives to ID.me Amid Intense Media Scrutiny
Amid intense media scrutiny, the Treasury Department is reconsidering its use of ID.me’s biometric technology to verify the identities of individuals filing…
Corsight’s Facial Recognition Tech Could Appear in Police Body Cameras in Israel
Corsight AI is reportedly developing facial recognition body cameras for police officers and soldiers in Israel. The technology would presumably be used to…
UK Grocery Store Under Fire for Using Chinese Facial Recognition Tech
The UK’s Southern Co-op grocery chain is once again drawing scrutiny for its controversial facial recognition practices. The franchise first revealed that it…
Toronto Police Used Clearview in Active Investigations without Permission
A new report has revealed that the Toronto police were using Clearview AI’s software to advance their investigations, even when their superiors did not know…
Massachusetts Commission Misses Deadline for Facial Recognition Report
Massachusetts lawmakers are still waiting on a report from a commission that was set up to investigate the state’s use of facial recognition software. The…
Amazon’s Employee Health Checks Lead to BIPA Lawsuit
Amazon is headed back to court in Illinois. A District Judge in Chicago has opted not to throw out a proposed class action lawsuit that alleges that the tech…