France’s sports ministry rules out facial recognition in 2024 Olympics and Paralympics: report

France’s sports ministry rules out facial recognition in 2024 Olympics and Paralympics: report

A file photo of the Olympic rings set up at Trocadero plaza that overlooks the Eiffel Tower. | Photo Credit: AP Facial recognition will not be used as a security measure during the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics, France’s sports ministry said.  (For insights on emerging themes at the intersection of technology, business and policy, subscribe to our […]

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Australian retail giants targeted in facial recognition tech complaint

Australian retail giants targeted in facial recognition tech complaint

The retailers previously claimed that the technology was used for security reasons The retailers previously claimed that the technology was used for security reasons A major consumer group has referred three of Australia’s biggest retail chains to the privacy regulator, saying they use “unreasonably intrusive” facial recognition technology on customers, and recommending enforcement action. CHOICE, […]

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