

NOLA banned, then embraced, facial recognition. Here’s what happened next.
Nov 6, 2023
New Orleans lifted a ban on facial recognition technology due to a rise in violent crime. The podcast discusses the data one year later, including the limitations of the technology, racial bias, and the city's efforts to track its usage. It also explores the future of privacy and facial recognition, as well as the shift in attitudes towards legislation and the challenges in regulating law enforcement policies.
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
1 2 3 4 5
Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Reasons for Failed Matches and Racial Bias in Facial Recognition Technology
03:35 • 2min
Balancing Facial Recognition in New Orleans
05:51 • 7min
The Future of Privacy and Facial Recognition
13:04 • 3min
Shift in Attitude Towards Facial Recognition Legislation
15:47 • 3min