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Milwaukee police scrapping facial recognition plans after backlash
1+ hour, 47+ min ago (178+ words) The Milwaukee Police Department is backing off its proposal to use facial recognition technology to solve crimes after it sparked public concern over civil liberties. During a Fire and Police Commission meeting on Thursday, commission members heard three hours of…...
Milwaukee County debates sheriff's facial recognition proposal
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (275+ words) Concerns over privacy and accuracy were raised at a Milwaukee County Board meeting regarding the sheriff's office proposal to use facial recognition software in investigations. A Milwaukee County Board meeting saw dozens of groups expressing concerns over a proposal by…...
Milwaukee police face opposition over facial recognition technology
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (404+ words) Milwaukee police announced plans to use facial recognition software company Biometrica to help solve cases Milwaukee police are encountering significant opposition from city leaders and the public regarding their plans to use facial recognition technology to search for suspects. Eleven…...
Milwaukee police weigh risks, benefits of facial recognition
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (1303+ words) In the effort to acquire its own facial recognition software, Milwaukee police officials said the department understands the scrutiny and is committed to protecting the rights and civil liberties of the community it serves As technology consistently makes enormous strides…...