#biometric surveillance

#biometric surveillance

EU countries support new AI rules

Ban on AI use in biometric surveillance [ more ]

EU countries have supported artificial intelligence rules that establish regulations for AI systems and prohibit its use in biometric surveillance.

The AI Act will move forward to a committee vote and then to a vote by the European Parliament. [ more ]

German negotiators are considering abstaining from final negotiations on the EU Artificial Intelligence Act due to concerns over regulatory burden and weakened protections against biometric surveillance.

A final decision on their stance is expected next week. [ more ]

Law enforcement officers in the US are not required to disclose their use of face recognition technology to identify suspects.

Face recognition technology is part of a long history of biometric surveillance, aimed at monitoring and controlling people's movements.

As face recognition technology improves, its effectiveness as a means of surveillance becomes more pronounced. [ more ]

Increased adoption of biometric surveillance systems in 2024 will lead to biometric identity theft and anti-surveillance innovations.

Voice and facial biometric cloning will be used for scams, targeting people's fears and emotions. [ more ]