British authorities have ramped up the use of facial recognition, artificial intelligence and internet regulation to address crime and other issues, stoking concerns of surveillance overreach.
Tag: Computer Vision
In Ukraine War, A.I. Begins Ushering In an Age of Killer Robots
Driven by the war with Russia, many Ukrainian companies are working on a major leap forward in the weaponization of consumer technology.
Israel Deploys Expansive Facial Recognition Program in Gaza
The experimental effort, which has not been disclosed, is being used to conduct mass surveillance of Palestinians in Gaza, according to military officials and others.
China’s Rush to Dominate A.I. Comes With a Twist: It Depends on U.S. Technology
China’s tech firms were caught off guard by breakthroughs in generative artificial intelligence. Beijing’s regulations and a sagging economy aren’t helping.
E.U. Agrees on AI Act, Landmark Regulation for Artificial Intelligence
The agreement over the A.I. Act solidifies one of the world’s first comprehensive attempts to limit the use of artificial intelligence.
E.U. Agrees on Artificial Intelligence Rules With Landmark New Law
The agreement over the A.I. Act solidifies one of the world’s first comprehensive attempts to limit the use of artificial intelligence.
Facial Recognition Powers ‘Automated Apartheid’ in Israel, Report Says
The Israeli government is using computer vision to monitor Palestinian travel across checkpoints, according to the report.
A.I., Brain Scans and Cameras: The Spread of Police Surveillance Tech
In the Middle East, artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies have become part of everyday policing.
China’s Expanding Surveillance State: Takeaways From a NYT Investigation
Times reporters spent over a year combing through government bidding documents that reveal the country’s technological road map to ensure the longevity of its authoritarian rule.
Facebook Plans to Shut Down Its Facial Recognition System
Saying it wants “to find the right balance” with the technology, the social network will delete the face scan data of more than one billion users.