Last Week in AI Facial Recognition and Police, Protests, Regulation
Jun 14, 2020
Leading tech companies are halting facial recognition sales to law enforcement, spurred by ethical concerns and public demand for accountability. The conversation spotlights the urgent need for regulations to protect civil liberties during protests against police brutality. There's a spotlight on legal actions fighting privacy violations by companies like Clearview AI. Unity is growing among researchers advocating for ethical AI standards. Nonprofits are driving the link between AI research and activism, pushing for responsible technology use.
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Tech Giants Halt Facial Recognition Sales
- Amazon, IBM, and Microsoft halted sales of facial recognition tech to law enforcement.
- This followed years of activist criticism, particularly from the Algorithmic Justice League, and gained momentum with the Black Lives Matter movement.
Police Surveillance of Protesters
- Minneapolis police use various surveillance tools, including Clearview AI and Securonet, to monitor protesters.
- These tools raise concerns about potential misuse and prolonged surveillance beyond demonstrations.
Ring and Police Partnerships
- Amazon's Ring contracts with local police give officers warrantless access to home surveillance footage.
- In return, Ring provides free cameras and incentives for promoting their 'Neighbors' app.