Opinion: TSA Isn’t Perfect, but It’s Way Better Than the Alternatives
(The Hill, Apr 09, 2025)
Several lawmakers believe that facial recognition is a violation of personal privacy and civil liberties. But if you look at the social media accounts of those who criticize facial recognition, you will find more personal privacy violations there than anything occurring at airport security checkpoints.
Police Facial Recognition Targeted Londons’ Black Neighborhoods, Researchers Find
(People of Color in Tech, Apr 09, 2025)
Nearly half of the facial recognition in London last year occurred in areas with a higher proportion of Black residents than the city’s average, The Voice Newspaper reports.
JR East to Test Facial-Recognition Ticket Gates for Joetsu Shinkansen Trains
(NHK World Japan, Apr 09, 2025)
East Japan Railway says it is going to test facial-recognition ticket gates for Joetsu Shinkansen trains. Cameras at the gates will identify the passengers, who will then be allowed to pass through.
Government Testing New Aadhaar App: No Physical Card and Photocopies; How It Will Change How You Use Aadhaar Card
(Times of India, Apr 09, 2025)
The government has launched a new Aadhaar app featuring facial recognition authentication and digital verification capabilities, eliminating the need for physical cards and photocopies. Union Minister for Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw introduced the app during the third edition of Aadhar Samvaad.
Clearview AI’s Founder Removed from Facial Recognition Company’s Board
(Forbes, Apr 09, 2025)
After building one of the world’s most controversial facial recognition companies for years, Clearview AI cofounder Hoan Ton-That has been ousted from the company’s board, Forbes has learned.
