Mass. bill targets police misuse of facial recognition – NBC Boston

Mass. bill targets police misuse of facial recognition – NBC Boston

Police departments in Massachusetts would be significantly curtailed in their ability to rely on facial recognition technology under revived legislation touted by civil rights activists that’s meant to crack down on racial disparities among people of color wrongfully suspected of crimes. Proposals from Reps. Orlando Ramos and Dave Rogers and Senate Majority Leader Cindy Creem … Read more

Woman arrested over faulty facial recognition match hits back, sues police

Woman arrested over faulty facial recognition match hits back, sues police

Advancements in technology have helped various industries and services to upscale their operations and that even includes the police. However, such technologies are not always credible and can lead to serious repercussions, as has just become very clear. One such technology called facial recognition has been widely discussed among experts, but its faults have not … Read more