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Surprise, surprise: CBP officers are misusing surveillance tech
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers have allegedly misused surveillance technologies, including license plate readers and facial recognition databases. This misuse raises concerns about privacy and the appropriate application of these powerful tools.
The Pokémon Company is turning to facial recognition scans to help combat scalpers
The Pokémon Company is implementing a facial recognition system in its Japanese stores to combat scalpers and manage purchase limits. Customers, excluding young children, will have their identity verified to ensure they adhere to the one-entry-per-day rule. This measure aims to provide a fairer shopping environment and ensure wider access to popular merchandise.
You Might Need A Face Scan To Buy Pokemon Cards Soon, Thanks To Scalpers
The Pokemon Company is implementing a facial recognition system in its Japanese card stores to combat scalping. This mandatory measure will limit shoppers to one entry per day and aims to create a safer shopping environment for collectors. The move comes amid rising popularity of the trading card game and an increase in related burglaries.
The Pokémon Company Announces Facial Recognition System to Help Kill Scalping at Japanese Card Stores, Mandatory From Elementary School Age
The Pokémon Company is implementing a mandatory facial recognition system in some Japanese stores to combat scalping of its trading cards. The system will apply to all adult customers and children aged elementary school age and older.
Reports suggest Meta was working on another facial recognition feature that was quietly pushed out to millions of users…
Meta quietly embedded facial recognition technology, internally codenamed 'NameTag,' into its smart glasses app, which was then pushed to millions of users. Although the code has since been removed, the incident raises concerns about data privacy and how big tech companies handle user information, drawing parallels to Meta's past issues with facial recognition on Facebook.
Meta quietly removes face-recognition code from its smart glasses app
Meta has quietly removed facial recognition code from its smart glasses application. This move comes after the company faced scrutiny over privacy concerns related to the technology.
This Japanese horror game forces you to keep smiling otherwise you die
Smiley Dog Studio is releasing the short first-person horror game DON'T STOP SMILING for PC via Steam on June 12th. The game requires players to maintain a smile using their PC camera in real-time, with failure resulting in death. The gameplay involves exploring an eerie school while solving puzzles and managing forced emotions.
The Morning After: NVIDIA thinks its new chip will revolutionize PCs
NVIDIA has launched a new AI-ready notebook chip aimed at revolutionizing PCs. The article also briefly mentions NASA concluding a Mars mission and Meta's continued exploration of glasses-based facial recognition technology.
Wired found code for an unreleased facial recognition feature in Meta's AI app
Code for an unreleased facial recognition feature has been discovered within Meta's AI application. This finding follows previous reports that Meta was investigating the integration of facial recognition technology into its smart glasses.
Amazon, Ring sued for alleged privacy violations from facial recognition tools
Amazon's subsidiary Ring is facing a new lawsuit alleging that one of its features can capture facial data from passersby without their consent. The suit claims these actions violate privacy through the use of facial recognition technology.
Disney faces a class action lawsuit over facial recognition tech
Disney is facing a class action lawsuit concerning its use of facial recognition technology. The complaint alleges that park visitors are not adequately notified that their biometric data is being collected through scans.
Engadget Podcast: Tim Cook’s Apple era and what lies ahead for John Ternus
Tim Cook will step down as CEO of Apple on September 1, with John Ternus, currently SVP of hardware engineering, set to take over. The podcast episode discusses Cook's legacy and speculates on how Ternus's product and engineering background might influence future Apple products. Other topics briefly touched upon include Palantir's recent manifesto, facial recognition for ICE, PC market trends, Meta's ad lawsuit and employee monitoring, and a price change for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
AI company deletes the 3 million OKCupid photos it used for facial recognition training
AI company Clarifai has deleted 3 million OkCupid profile photos from 2014 used for facial recognition training, following a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission. The FTC investigated Clarifai after reports that the company violated OkCupid's privacy policy by using the photos without consent. Clarifai has certified the data deletion and confirmed no models trained on the data were shared with third parties.
Homeland Security reportedly wants to develop smart glasses for ICE
The Department of Homeland Security is reportedly developing smart glasses, dubbed 'ICE Glasses,' intended for Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. These devices would capture video and utilize facial recognition and gait analysis to identify individuals from a distance, with a target deployment by September 2027. Concerns have been raised by civil liberty groups regarding potential widespread surveillance of US citizens.
Engadget Podcast: Allbirds goes from shoes to AI
This podcast episode discusses the surprising shift of shoe company Allbirds into the artificial intelligence sector and its implications for the AI economy. Additional topics include the Artemis II moon mission, Meta's facial recognition technology, and teens' perceptions of social media's influence.
The Morning After: Meta is reportedly working on an AI model of Mark Zuckerberg
Meta is reportedly developing an AI model trained on Mark Zuckerberg's mannerisms and statements to interact with employees. Separately, a leaked memo suggests Xbox CEO Asha Sharma believes Game Pass is too expensive for players, indicating potential pricing changes. Additionally, Apple is testing up to four styles of smart glasses, aiming to compete with Meta's Ray-Ban Meta model.
Meta warned by dozens of organizations that facial recognition on its smart glasses would empower predators
Dozens of civil rights organizations have urged Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to abandon plans to incorporate facial recognition technology into its smart glasses, citing concerns that it would empower predators and stalkers. The coalition, including groups like the ACLU and Electronic Privacy Information Center, argues that the technology, internally known as 'Name Tag,' cannot be made safe through design changes and wants the feature completely eliminated. Meta has faced similar public outcry and legal challenges regarding facial recognition in the past.
Morning Legal Briefs
UK police have suspended live facial recognition technology following a study that revealed racial bias. Separately, the co-founder of a major datacenter company faces charges for allegedly smuggling $2.5 billion worth of AI chips to China.
Sunday Legal Briefs
Despite evidence of facial recognition technology leading to wrongful arrests, law enforcement agencies continue to utilize it. This article from Tom's Hardware examines the ongoing issues and the persistent reliance on this flawed technology.