Shirin Ghaffary and Rani Molla report:
Across the US, government use of facial recognition technology, which critics say poses a serious threat to Americans’ civil liberties, is on the rise. A new report released Thursday from digital rights advocacy group Fight for the Future visualizes how often US law enforcement agencies use this software to scan through millions of Americans’ photos — often without their knowledge or consent.
While the map isn’t exhaustive, it is one of the most comprehensive guides showing how common and widespread facial recognition use is becoming.
Read more on Recode.
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