UK watchdog fines facial recognition firm £7.5m over image collection
Clearview AI hit with penalty for collecting images of people from social media and web to add to global database.
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Privacy advocates urge EU to prohibit ‘biometric mass surveillance’ with AI Act
EDRi and 52 other organizations have written to Members of European Parliament (MEPs) to call for the ban of remote biometric identification in public spaces.
Artificial intelligence: MEPs want the EU to be a global standard-setter
European Parliament adopted the final recommendations of its Special Committee on Artificial Intelligence in a Digital Age (AIDA).
Tempers flare over emotion-sensing AI
The technology’s already being put to use, but critics say it’s inaccurate and dangerous.
Face scanner Clearview AI aims to branch out beyond police
Company is looking to launch a new business venture to compete with the likes of Amazon and Microsoft in verifying people’s identity using facial recognition.
Technology used in the justice system is outpacing scrutiny and regulation
The report acknowledges the potential of these technologies but warns against the pace of their deployment and the absence of appropriate safeguards.
Record GDPR fine by the Hungarian Data Protection Authority for the unlawful use of AI
The Hungarian Data Protection Authority has imposed the highest fine to date of ca. EUR 670,000 (HUF 250 million) for he unlawful use of AI.
China uses AI software to improve its surveillance capabilities
The technology improves on existing software, which simply collects data but leaves it to people to organize.
Data protection laws are failing to protect gig economy workers from ‘unfair and opaque’ algorithms
Employment and data protection laws are failing to protect gig economy workers from “unfair and opaque” algorithms, a new report warned.
Artificial Intelligence Act: EU Council aims to simplify use of mass biometric surveillance by law enforcement
The Council of the EU wants to make it possible for private actors to operate mass biometric surveillance systems on behalf of police forces.
UK data guardian critical of proposals to change UK data law
Plans to change UK regulations could mean a ‘significant departure’ from EU law, watchdog says.
Facebook is researching AI systems that see, hear, and remember everything you do
Facebook outlines ambitions for augmented reality glasses.