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Hungary Seeks to Ban Budapest Pride, Employing Facial Recognition
Hungary's ruling coalition introduced a bill to ban Budapest Pride, using facial recognition to identify attendees, criminalizing participation under its 2021 "child protection" law that prohibits LGBTQ+ representation for minors, with fines up to 200,000 Hungarian forints ($546).
Hungary Seeks to Ban Budapest Pride, Employing Facial Recognition
Hungary's ruling coalition introduced a bill to ban Budapest Pride, using facial recognition to identify attendees, criminalizing participation under its 2021 "child protection" law that prohibits LGBTQ+ representation for minors, with fines up to 200,000 Hungarian forints ($546).
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60% Bias Score
Iran's Tech-Driven Crackdown on Hijab Enforcement
A UN report reveals Iran's use of drones, facial recognition, and a citizen-reporting app ("Nazer") to enforce mandatory hijab laws, escalating human rights concerns and potentially leading to imprisonment or death under a pending draft law.
Iran's Tech-Driven Crackdown on Hijab Enforcement
A UN report reveals Iran's use of drones, facial recognition, and a citizen-reporting app ("Nazer") to enforce mandatory hijab laws, escalating human rights concerns and potentially leading to imprisonment or death under a pending draft law.
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60% Bias Score
Faulty Facial Recognition Leads to Wrongful Arrest of Detroit Woman
A Detroit woman, LaDonna Crutchfield, was wrongly arrested for attempted murder due to a flawed facial recognition match; police failed to verify basic details despite knowing the suspect's name and clear physical discrepancies, leading to her wrongful detention and release only after providing DNA ...
Faulty Facial Recognition Leads to Wrongful Arrest of Detroit Woman
A Detroit woman, LaDonna Crutchfield, was wrongly arrested for attempted murder due to a flawed facial recognition match; police failed to verify basic details despite knowing the suspect's name and clear physical discrepancies, leading to her wrongful detention and release only after providing DNA ...
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40% Bias Score
EU Bans AI for Manipulation, Surveillance, and Social Scoring
The EU's AI Act, effective February 2nd, 2025, bans AI systems used for manipulation, social scoring, predictive policing, real-time biometric identification in public, and emotion recognition in schools and workplaces, aiming to prevent harm and discrimination.
EU Bans AI for Manipulation, Surveillance, and Social Scoring
The EU's AI Act, effective February 2nd, 2025, bans AI systems used for manipulation, social scoring, predictive policing, real-time biometric identification in public, and emotion recognition in schools and workplaces, aiming to prevent harm and discrimination.
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44% Bias Score
EU Implements Strict AI Regulations, Prompting US Retaliation Threats
The EU is implementing an AI Act, banning facial recognition databases from online data, prompting US President Trump to threaten retaliation due to concerns it disadvantages American tech companies; further regulations targeting high-risk AI are planned by 2027.
EU Implements Strict AI Regulations, Prompting US Retaliation Threats
The EU is implementing an AI Act, banning facial recognition databases from online data, prompting US President Trump to threaten retaliation due to concerns it disadvantages American tech companies; further regulations targeting high-risk AI are planned by 2027.
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40% Bias Score
Dark Web Sells Genuine Identities, Bypassing KYC Verification
A dark web operation is selling genuine identity documents and corresponding facial images for financial gain, enabling sophisticated identity theft that bypasses Know Your Customer (KYC) verification processes used by banks and other financial institutions, prompting recommendations for multi-layer...
Dark Web Sells Genuine Identities, Bypassing KYC Verification
A dark web operation is selling genuine identity documents and corresponding facial images for financial gain, enabling sophisticated identity theft that bypasses Know Your Customer (KYC) verification processes used by banks and other financial institutions, prompting recommendations for multi-layer...
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20% Bias Score
Hungary Bans Pride Events, Using Facial Recognition to Punish Attendees
Hungary's parliament passed a law banning Pride events, enabling authorities to use facial recognition to fine attendees, sparking condemnation from Amnesty International as a violation of LGBTQ+ rights and freedom of assembly.
Hungary Bans Pride Events, Using Facial Recognition to Punish Attendees
Hungary's parliament passed a law banning Pride events, enabling authorities to use facial recognition to fine attendees, sparking condemnation from Amnesty International as a violation of LGBTQ+ rights and freedom of assembly.
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44% Bias Score
AI Enhances Security and Safety Systems
AI is revolutionizing security and safety by enhancing threat detection, response capabilities, and access control through AI-powered surveillance, facial recognition, intrusion detection, and hazard detection systems, improving situational awareness and response times while managing risks and ethic...
AI Enhances Security and Safety Systems
AI is revolutionizing security and safety by enhancing threat detection, response capabilities, and access control through AI-powered surveillance, facial recognition, intrusion detection, and hazard detection systems, improving situational awareness and response times while managing risks and ethic...
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44% Bias Score
AI Facial Recognition Discriminates Against Millions With Facial Differences
Face Equality International's 'Visibly Invisible' campaign highlights how AI facial recognition technology discriminates against 72 million people globally with facial differences, causing issues with social media, banking, and travel.
AI Facial Recognition Discriminates Against Millions With Facial Differences
Face Equality International's 'Visibly Invisible' campaign highlights how AI facial recognition technology discriminates against 72 million people globally with facial differences, causing issues with social media, banking, and travel.
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36% Bias Score
Netherlands deploys AI-powered speed cameras to combat phone use while driving
The Netherlands deployed its first "focus flasher," a smart speed camera detecting drivers holding phones, in The Hague on Monday; 50 more are planned, with the first fines expected in April, aiming to tackle the 75% of drivers who violate the handheld phone ban.
Netherlands deploys AI-powered speed cameras to combat phone use while driving
The Netherlands deployed its first "focus flasher," a smart speed camera detecting drivers holding phones, in The Hague on Monday; 50 more are planned, with the first fines expected in April, aiming to tackle the 75% of drivers who violate the handheld phone ban.
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36% Bias Score
Trial Begins for Men Accused in NYC Gay Bar Drugging and Robbery Scheme
Three men are on trial in Manhattan, accused of a drugging and robbery scheme targeting patrons outside gay bars from March 2021 to June 2022, resulting in two deaths and financial losses for several victims.
Trial Begins for Men Accused in NYC Gay Bar Drugging and Robbery Scheme
Three men are on trial in Manhattan, accused of a drugging and robbery scheme targeting patrons outside gay bars from March 2021 to June 2022, resulting in two deaths and financial losses for several victims.
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36% Bias Score
Magdeburg Attack Fuels Debate Over Germany's Security Package
A deadly attack in Magdeburg, Germany, resulting in five deaths and over 200 injuries, has intensified calls for the swift passage of Germany's pending security package, focusing on data retention and facial recognition, despite existing constitutional challenges and political disagreements.
Magdeburg Attack Fuels Debate Over Germany's Security Package
A deadly attack in Magdeburg, Germany, resulting in five deaths and over 200 injuries, has intensified calls for the swift passage of Germany's pending security package, focusing on data retention and facial recognition, despite existing constitutional challenges and political disagreements.
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36% Bias Score
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