Border Patrol Seeks Drones with Facial-Recognition Technology
Border Patrol is soliciting proposals for drones that have the ability to recognize and analyze faces.
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ACLU Urges Justice Department to Investigate Use of Facial Recognition Technology
The ACLU is urging the Justice Department to investigate the use of facial recognition technology to determine whether it violates the rights of millions of Americans and disproportionately affects people of color.
Homeland Security Searches for Drones Capable of Facial Recognition
Homeland Security is looking to Silicon Valley for specially designed drones.
Federal Watchdog Criticizes FBI Over Handling of Facial Recognition Technology
The FBI was criticized by a federal watchdog for using a huge database of more than 411 million photos without disclosing the impact on public privacy.
FBI’s Facial Recognition System Reaches ‘Full Operational Capability,’ Ready to Use
By Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com The FBI’s new facial recognition system is now fully operational, the bureau announced Monday. The Next Generation Identification System also will replace the FBI’s fingerprint identification system. “The IPS facial recognition service will provide the nation’s law enforcement community with an investigative tool that provides an image-searching capability of photographs associated…
Man Wanted on Child Sexual Abuse Charges Identified with FBI’s Facial Recognition Technology
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com The FBI’s facial recognition technology helped nab a man wanted on child sex abuse charges, Gizmodo reports. Neil Stammer, who speaks more than 10 languages, was wanted for 14 years and seemed to have no problem evading authorities. That was until recently when he submitted a visa application at the U.S. Embassy…
Facebook’s Facial Recognition System Is Superior to FBI’s Next Generation Identification
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com When the FBI’s facial recognition system becomes operational this summer, it won’t be as accurate as Facebook’s system, the Verge reports. The Next Generation Identification, which will store millions of photos, lists a ranking of 50 possible faces with an 85% chance of being correct, according to Verge. Facebook’s new DeepFace system,…
Privacy Groups Want Audit of Facial Recognition Technology Before Database Goes Live
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com As the FBI prepares to begin using a controversial facial recognition system later this year, more than 30 privacy groups are urging the Justice Department to conduct a long-pledged audit of the database, the National Journal reports. Groups are worried about the privacy of American citizens and said the lack of oversight…
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