BBC:
Facebook has decided not to offer its photo-sharing app Moments in Europe because of regulator concerns over its facial recognition technology.
And earlier this week, talks between US tech firms and privacy campaigners broke down over fears about how the industry is planning to use the tech.
So why is there so much concern over facial recognition tech, and is it justified? We unpick some of the issues.
The IRS is abandoning its facial recognition requirement after a hellish week of criticism.
Canon’s Chinese subsidiary, Canon Information Technology, has AI-enabled facial recognition cameras to unlock rooms or book meeting space inside their building. The worst part? They won’t work unless the employee is smiling.
Privacy advocates from the UK are rejoicing, as a recent court victory prevents police from using facial recognition technology.
