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Amazon Bans Police Use of Facial Recognition Tech for a Year, But It's Not Enough
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Amazon Bans Police Use of Facial Recognition Tech for a Year, But It's Not Enough

This past Wednesday, Amazon announced in a blog post that they’re placing a one-year ban on police’s use of facial recognition technology. Part of their statement goes as follows: “We’ve advocated that governments should put in place stronger regulations to govern the ethical use of facial...

Njera Perkins Njera Perkins. Jun 12, 2020.
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New Study Further Proves Facial Recognition Technology Requires Major Improvement
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New Study Further Proves Facial Recognition Technology Requires Major Improvement
That App You're Using May Be Compromising Your Privacy and Security
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That App You're Using May Be Compromising Your Privacy and Security
Toys “R” Us Video Surveillance Sparks Controversy
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Toys “R” Us Video Surveillance Sparks Controversy
When Companies Like Amazon Sell Paranoia, Black People Find Themselves Targeted
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When Companies Like Amazon Sell Paranoia, Black People Find Themselves Targeted
New ACLU Report Warns That Video Surveillance Systems Are Growing Rapidly
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New ACLU Report Warns That Video Surveillance Systems Are Growing Rapidly
At House Hearing, Advocates Ask Congress To Place Moratorium On Facial Recognition Technology
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At House Hearing, Advocates Ask Congress To Place Moratorium On Facial Recognition Technology
Civil Rights Advocates Are Urging Amazon's Shareholders To Vote For a Facial Recognition Ban
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Civil Rights Advocates Are Urging Amazon's Shareholders To Vote For a Facial Recognition Ban
Report: Real-Time Face Surveillance Is Dangerous and It May Already Be A Reality For Chicago and Detroit
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Report: Real-Time Face Surveillance Is Dangerous and It May Already Be A Reality For Chicago and Detroit
San Francisco Banned Facial Recognition Technology Because It’s Too Dangerous, But Black And Brown Communities Across The Country Are Still At Risk
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San Francisco Banned Facial Recognition Technology Because It’s Too Dangerous, But Black And Brown Communities Across The Country Are Still At Risk
Border Officials Are Checking Phones Without Warrants. The ACLU Says Its Illegal and Must Stop
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Border Officials Are Checking Phones Without Warrants. The ACLU Says Its Illegal and Must Stop

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