UK Ministry of Justice Pilots AI Facial Recognition for Remote Offender Check-Ins
The UK Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has launched a pilot programme requiring offenders to carry out remote check-ins using their smartphones. The initiative, part…
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States Advance Facial Recognition Laws Amid Absence of U.S. Federal Regulation
In the absence of a comprehensive federal framework, U.S. states are advancing their own facial recognition regulations, creating a patchwork of laws that vary…
Russia to Launch Digital Profiles for Foreign Nationals, Expanding Migration Surveillance
Russia plans to launch a centralized digital profile system for foreign nationals and stateless individuals by mid-2026, under a framework set out by…
China Prepares Rollout of National Cyberspace ID for Internet Users
Next week, China will see the launch of a national digital identity credential known as the Cyberspace ID. The new system, governed by the Administrative…
Google to Pay Record $1.4B in Texas Privacy Settlement Over Data Collection
Google has agreed in principle to pay $1.375 billion to resolve two lawsuits brought by the state of Texas over alleged violations of consumer privacy laws.…
California Bill Targets Workplace Surveillance and AI Employee Monitoring
California lawmakers are advancing Assembly Bill 1221 (AB 1221), a major privacy proposal that would impose strict new limits on how employers monitor and…
Iran Launches AI Platform with Facial Recognition Amid Privacy Concerns
Iran unveiled its first national artificial intelligence platform this week, marking a significant technological milestone while raising fresh concerns about…
Belgian Police Raid Huawei Offices in EU Parliament Corruption Probe
Belgian authorities have launched a major corruption investigation into Chinese tech giant Huawei’s lobbying activities within the European Parliament,…
Taliban Deploys 90,000 AI Cameras in Kabul for Mass Surveillance System
The Taliban has implemented an extensive surveillance network across Afghanistan, with a particular focus on Kabul, marking a significant expansion of their…