"In practice, we don't usually get any further than a sort of reference face, such as 'a European male.' That's not much use to a forensic investigator."

Terrifying AI matches DNA to facial recognition databases

Guess Who

Engineers built a new tool that matches DNA samples to a specific face from a database that could be linked to the specific genes found in the sample.

Terrifying AI Matches DNA to Facial Recognition Databases

It's a powerful new crimefighting tool, but a terrifying way to subvert privacy.

"As of today, none of the image data has been identified on the dark web or internet."

Hackers steal 100,000 traveler photos from U.S. Customs

Future Society

Some 100,000 travelers had their images and license plate numbers stored by U.S. Customs stolen by hackers, The New York Times reports.

Hackers Steal 100,000 Traveler Photos from U.S. Customs

The stolen data includes pictures of drivers and their license plates collected over a six week period.

"Microsoft has exploited the term 'celebrity' to include people who merely work online and have a digital identity."

Microsoft quietly deletes massive facial recognition database

MS U-Turn

Microsoft just quietly deleted a facial recognition database that contains more than 10 million images of around 100,000 people.

Microsoft Quietly Deletes Massive Facial Recognition Database

Company executives have been very vocal about limiting facial recognition software in the past.

The US Army's next rifle may use facial recognition

Target Acquired

The Army is accepting bids from contractors to build a rifle that could automatically targets and scan them with facial recognition.

The US Army’s Next Rifle May Use Facial Recognition

Futuristic rifles may decide who to shoot.

The state doesn't think one school is prepared to protect students' privacy.

Fears over student privacy halt facial recognition in NY schools

Push Pause

New York's State Education Department has asked a public school district to delay its trial of a facial recognition system on students and staff.

Fears Over Student Privacy Halt Facial Recognition in NY Schools

But it might not have the authority to actually stop an upcoming trial.

State Attempts to Nix Public School’s Facial Recognition Plans

Astounding AI guesses what you look like based on your voice

Face Inside

By analyzing only a short audio clip of a person's voice, this artificial intelligence reconstructs what they might look like in real life.

Astounding AI Guesses What You Look Like Based on Your Voice

Its guesses aren't perfect, but they're pretty good — and that's terrifying.

Man takes police to court for scanning his face without consent

Surprise Scan

Police in the UK must defend their use of facial recognition tech in court for the first time, and the court's ruling could set a powerful precedent.

Man Takes Police to Court for Scanning His Face Without Consent

A crowdfunded court case could shape the future of facial recognition tech.

They substituted a grainy photo of their suspect with a high-res image of Harrelson.

Police catch Woody Harrelson look-alike using facial recognition

Familiar Face

NYPD detectives uploaded a photo of Woody Harrelson to their facial recognition system to find a suspect that they thought resembled the actor.

Police Catch Woody Harrelson Look-Alike Using Facial Recognition

The NYPD knew their suspect resembled Harrelson, so they uploaded the actor's photo to identify him.

It's preemptively shooting down the use of facial recognition.

Tech hub San Francisco first US city to ban facial recognition

First Domino

San Francisco has become the first U.S. city to pass a facial recognition ban, and the move has the potential to inspire others to follow suit.

Tech Hub San Francisco First US City to Ban Facial Recognition

San Fran doesn't want local law enforcement to get its hands on the tech.

They're using the tech however they see fit.

Police are using facial recognition tech on unconscious suspects

Radical Misuse

Police officers are using Amazon's facial recognition tech to identify unconscious suspects, dead bodies, and even police sketches of faces.

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