Surveillance Breeds Fear

Russia has employed advanced facial recognition technology to identify and detain individuals attending dissident funerals, showcasing the real-world implications of surveillance. The FindFace app, capable of recognizing 70% of people in public spaces like the St Petersburg Metro, highlights the dangers of privacy invasion and the potential for state control over citizens. In response, the EU is taking steps to avert similar scenarios in the future, emphasizing the urgent need for protective measures against such invasive technologies.