This week, Arj and Jordan look at how exemptions in our current privacy regime play a role in the use of microtargeting by political parties in the current Australian election campaign, and the impact of this tactic on democracy. With mixed feelings, they talk once again about notorious facial recognition start-up Clearview AI, which is once again in the press promoting a new use for its technology. Finally, a new report investigating the use of AI in policing in Australia provides some intriguing takeaways for safe and sustainable use of the technology.

Links:

How political parties are using microtargeting to sway voter choices ahead of the federal election.  https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-04-06/political-parties-leverage-microtargeting-for-federal-election/100958682

The Australian Ad Obervatory https://www.admscentre.org.au/adobservatory/

Artificial intelligence and policing in Australia https://www.aspi.org.au/report/ai_policing_australia

Face scanner Clearview AI aims to branch out beyond police https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-technology-business-europe-national-governments-4a4db5b7340792f8a8b08c41c4653f5a

FTC Takes Action Against Company Formerly Known as Weight Watchers for Illegally Collecting Kids’ Sensitive Health Data https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2022/03/ftc-takes-action-against-company-formerly-known-weight-watchers-illegally-collecting-kids-sensitive