facial-recognition technology News

Detroit Police Sued by Man Mistaken for Shoplifter by Recognition Technology

A Black man who was arrested when facial recognition technology mistakenly identified him as a suspected shoplifter has sued Detroit police, seeking compensation for the humiliating incident and restrictions on how the city uses the tool. “I came home from …

N.J. to Use Face-Recognition Technology, Scan License Photos for Fraud

New Jersey is preparing to use facial-recognition technology to scan 18 million photographs for signs of driver’s license fraud. Photos that are flagged as suspicious will be reviewed before that person can renew their license. MVC inspectors will examine whether …