Facebook has agreed to pay $550 million to settle a class-action lawsuit over its use of facial recognition technology in Illinois. Read More
Topic: Facial Recognition
Facebook Alters Video to Make People Invisible to Facial Recognition
Facebook AI Research says it's created a machine learning system for de-identification of individuals in video. Startups like D-ID and a number of previous works have made de-identification technology for still images, but this is the first one that works on video. In initial tests, the method was able to thwart state-of-the-art facial recognition systems. Read More
FBI, ICE Plunder DMV Driver Database ‘Gold Mine’ for Facial Recognition Scans
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) are exploiting state DMV records for facial recognition data without the knowledge or permission of drivers. Read More
Teenager Sues Apple for $1bn, Claiming Facial Recognition Led to False Arrest
The thief had reportedly used his ID, which didn't have a photo. Read More
Trump Calls For More Biometric Scans, Data Sharing To Stop Terrorism
International travelers can expect to see more facial recognition and other biometric technologies per the latest national security strategy document. Read More