Fears raised over facial recognition use at Moscow protests
Tbilisi, GeorgiaThomson Reuters Foundation Russian authorities are deploying facial recognition cameras to identify protesters during rallies in support of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny in Moscow, human rights groups said, warning that the technology is being used to stifle peaceful dissent. With more than 105,000 cameras, Moscow boasts one of the world’s most comprehensive surveillance systems – which […]
Tea, buses and elections: Seven uses of facial recognition that sparked debate in 2019
Tbilisi, GeorgiaThomson Reuters Foundation From identifying voters in Afghanistan to speeding up service for tea lovers in India, the use of facial recognition surged in 2019 with expectations that it will become even more widespread next year, fuelling concerns over misuse. There has been growing global debate over the technology, with supporters saying it can […]
Britons say they oppose police use of facial recognition tech
London, UKThomson Reuters Foundation Almost two in three Britons disagree with police using artificial intelligence such as facial recognition technology to identify suspects, according to a survey released on Friday. Public bodies and employers could face a popular backlash against “tech creep” in sectors from recruitment to policing, found the poll, commissioned by Britain’s Royal […]
Facial recognition push at India airports raises privacy concerns
Bangkok, ThailandThomson Reuters Foundation The launch of facial recognition technology at two Indian airports and plans to place it in police stations have stoked fears over privacy and increased surveillance among human rights groups in the country. The “paperless biometric technology” launched in Bengaluru airport last week identifies passengers by their face, doing away with […]