FT News Briefing A new legal battleground in US abortion wars
Jun 29, 2022
A former White House aide revealed dramatic testimony about Trump's actions on January 6. The UK faces pressure to regulate live facial recognition technology due to bias and privacy concerns. Environmentalists are alarmed by the Ukraine war disrupting the global timber trade. Meanwhile, demand for mail-order abortion pills has skyrocketed following the reversal of Roe v. Wade, igniting fierce legal battles across the U.S. as providers defy restrictive laws.
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Trump Tried to Commandeer Limo
- Cassidy Hutchinson, a former White House aide, testified that Trump tried to commandeer his limousine on January 6th.
- Trump wanted to join rioters at the Capitol, but the Secret Service stopped him.
Ban Live Facial Recognition
- Suspend the use of live facial recognition in public spaces until proper regulations exist.
- Implement new laws addressing the core issue of facial recognition's suitability for public use.
Facial Recognition Bias
- Live facial recognition technology has accuracy problems, especially with female and darker-skinned faces.
- These biases raise concerns about discrimination in public spaces.