Artificial intelligence really is everywhere in our day-to-day lives, and one area that’s drawn a lot of attention is its use in facial recognition systems (FRS). This controversial collection of technology is one of the most hotly-debated among data privacy activists, government officials, and proponents...
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August 2, 2022 albert
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In 2020, masks became a large part of Western culture, becoming the only way many people felt safe venturing out in public. Major clothing companies started offering them, and people coordinated their masks to match their outfits. However, face masks also present a problem to...
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October 20, 2021 albert
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Megvii, one of China’s largest facial recognition startups, is gearing up for an initial public offering in Shanghai. The company is working with CITIC Securities to prepare for its planned listing, according to an announcement posted by the China Securities Regulatory Commission on Tuesday. The...
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January 13, 2021 albert
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Hello and welcome back to TechCrunch’s China Roundup, a digest of recent events shaping the Chinese tech landscape and what they mean to people in the rest of the world. This week, a lawsuit sparked a debate over the deployment of China’s pervasive facial recognition;...
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November 11, 2019 albert
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