The 404 Media Podcast This Site Unmasks Cops With Facial Recognition
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Jun 25, 2025 A new website reveals the names and salaries of LAPD officers using facial recognition, pushing for police accountability. The creator has launched a similar tool for identifying ICE employees. The hosts discuss a significant court ruling that permits AI companies to scrape artists' work without consent, igniting debates on copyright laws. Additionally, they delve into the complex legal implications of AI training on copyrighted content, shedding light on the challenges faced by both individuals and corporations in this rapidly evolving landscape.
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Cop ID Via Facial Recognition
- FuckLAPD.com lets users identify LAPD officers via facial recognition and public salary info.
- Someone on TikTok used it to reveal a cop earning around $100k, who laughed in response.
Facial Recognition Counters Badge Hiding
- FuckLAPD.com works by matching faces with a database of LAPD officers gathered from public records.
- It counters cops hiding badges during protests by revealing their identity via facial recognition.
Database Powers Face Searches
- Watch the Watchers created an LAPD officer database via public records, which FuckLAPD.com uses for face matching.
- Searching by face is more practical than badge number when badges are concealed or in chaotic protests.
