• Researchers at MIT Are Trying to Remove Facial Recognition Biases

    Researchers at MIT Are Trying to Remove Facial Recognition Biases

    Gilles Sabri, The New York Times Over the last few years, we have seen a growing number of concerns around artificial intelligence and the implications it has on race. The most recent example that I can think of is FaceID not necessarily working for people of color. Implying that their skin is too dark for…

  • Police in the UK are Using Facial Recognition Software to Find Criminals

    Police in the UK are Using Facial Recognition Software to Find Criminals

    Facial recognition technology seems to be getting a bad rap these days.  On one hand, it can keep you safe in an airport or a busy city.  But on the other hand, it can be used in nefarious ways by governments.  We recently heard that Google was going to stop selling its facial recognition technology…

  • Could the U.S Become a Dystopian Surveillance State In the Near Future?

    Could the U.S Become a Dystopian Surveillance State In the Near Future?

    In America, we know all too well how services like Twitter and Facebook have made it easier to speak your mind and have your voice heard.  These kinds of social platforms are there for people to say whatever it is that they want.  In many cases, what these people have to say is not always…