Data ethics: When your public images are used for profit
If you post a picture or personal information publicly online, companies (or anyone else) could use it to build a database without your consent. Is it legal—and ethical?
In a possible first, facial recognition has led to a wrongful...
What the arrest of Robert Julian-Borchak Williams in Michigan shows about the use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement.
Facial recognition works even when you’re covering your face
Until recently, facial recognition software needed to scan your entire face in order to attempt to identify you. That...
Infographic: The rise of facial recognition in airports
In a recent post, we spotlighted the growing use of face scans as a form of identification in airports,...
Opt out of a face scan at the airport? Easier said...
Air travel is stressful—from finding the best flight prices to lining up for what feels like hours to get...
The fight for your face: The battles deciding the fate of...
This post was originally published on May 29, 2019.
Last week, San Francisco became the first city in the U.S....
