FacialRecognition
Filming ICE is legal but exposes you to digital tracking – here’s how to minimize the risk
Filming ICE is legal but exposes you to digital tracking – here’s how to minimize the risk Recording law enforcement is protected speech, but it also creates data that can be searched, linked, purchased, and reused, making ordinary people more visible to the state. The risks of recording law enforcement go beyond physical confrontation, including […]
📰 News
How facial recognition for bears can help ecologists manage wildlife
How facial recognition for bears can help ecologists manage wildlife Facial recognition technology for bears, known as BearID, is being developed to help ecologists manage wildlife by identifying individual animals and tracking their behavior. The tool uses deep learning algorithms to analyze images of bears and identify unique facial features, allowing researchers to track individual […]
🔬 Science
The rise of “catch a cheater” apps exploits our worst human tendencies
The rise of “catch a cheater” apps exploits our worst human tendencies Popular “catch a cheater” apps like Cheaterbuster and CheatEye use facial recognition technology to trace dating profiles, often without users’ knowledge or consent. These apps charge a one-time fee to locate a Tinder profile with just a name or photo of the person’s […]
💻 Technology
How states are placing guardrails around AI in the absence of strong federal regulation
How states are placing guardrails around AI in the absence of strong federal regulation US state legislatures are taking the lead in regulating artificial intelligence (AI) technologies due to the lack of meaningful federal regulation, with all 50 states introducing AI-related legislation in 2025. Four key areas of AI regulation are being focused on: government […]
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YouTube will let you search for things you see in Shorts
YouTube will let you search for things you see in Shorts YouTube is introducing Lens to Shorts, allowing users to search for more information about objects, animals, or plants spotted in a video. The feature will be available in beta in the coming weeks and can be accessed by pausing a Short, tapping the Lens […]
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