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Biometric Facial Scans Lead to Concern over Privacy Rights

May 8, 2022

Government agencies are joining the trend of using facial recognition software to verify the identity of people filing tax claims and applying for social security, veterans’ and unemployment benefits. But with legislation lagging behind widespread use, many critics are raising flags about privacy rights and civil liberties. Soledad O’Brien sat down with Joy Buolamwini, PhD, founder of the Algorithmic Justice League, to discuss the drawbacks of artificial intelligence.

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