Senators Seek to Curb Facial Recognition at Airports, Citing Privacy Concerns
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Senators Seek to Curb Facial Recognition at Airports, Citing Privacy Concerns

A bipartisan group of lawmakers is pushing to add language to the reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration that would halt expansion of the technology.
Israel Deploys Expansive Facial Recognition Program in Gaza
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Israel Deploys Expansive Facial Recognition Program in Gaza

The experimental effort, which has not been disclosed, is being used to conduct mass surveillance of Palestinians in Gaza, according to military officials and others.
Silicon Valley Venture Capitalists Are Breaking Up With China
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Silicon Valley Venture Capitalists Are Breaking Up With China

Under intensifying scrutiny from U.S. lawmakers, top firms have pulled back from investing in Chinese start-ups.
Facial Recognition in Airports: Biometrics Technology Is Expanding
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Facial Recognition in Airports: Biometrics Technology Is Expanding

Biometric technology is expanding at airports across the United States — and the world — and transforming the way we move through them, from checking a bag to boarding the plane.