facial recognition European Parliament Pushes for Facial Recognition Ban in Law Enforcement The European Parliament votes to ban facial recognition technology in public spaces for law enforcement, citing significant privacy and bias risks. The non-legislative resolution now requires a response from the European Commission regarding future legislative action.
apple Apple Pauses Controversial iCloud Photo Scanning System After Backlash Apple delays its planned CSAM detection features following widespread privacy concerns. The company pushes back the iCloud Photos scanning tools originally slated for upcoming software updates.
apple Apple Delays Controversial iCloud Photo CSAM Scanning Features Apple postpones its planned CSAM detection tools for iOS 15 and macOS Monterey following significant privacy concerns from tech groups and users.
apple Apple Pauses Controversial iPhone Photo Scanning Plan After Backlash Apple delays its planned CSAM photo scanning feature for iPhones following significant pushback from privacy advocates and users.
apple Apple Abandons Controversial iCloud Photos CSAM Scanning System Apple officially cancels its highly criticized plan to scan iCloud Photos for child sexual abuse material. The company still maintains less controversial safety features for Messages.
apple Apple Abandons Controversial iCloud Photos CSAM Scanning System Apple officially removes its heavily criticized plan to scan iCloud Photos for child sexual abuse material. The company still plans to move forward with less controversial on-device safety tools for Messages.
apple Apple Scrubs Controversial iCloud CSAM Scanning References From Website Apple quietly removes all website mentions of its proposed iCloud Photos CSAM scanning technology. The company claims the heavily criticized feature is merely delayed, though its future remains uncertain.
apple Apple's New On-Device Photo Scanning System Raises Privacy Fears Apple introduces a system to scan for child sexual abuse material on devices before iCloud uploads, but security experts warn it creates a dangerous surveillance precedent. Critics worry the technology ultimately undermines user privacy and device encryption.
apple Apple Faces Backlash Over New On-Device CSAM Scanning System Apple announces a new system to scan iPhones for child sexual abuse material, but security experts worry the technology opens the door to mass surveillance. The scanning occurs directly on the device before photos upload to iCloud.
apple Experts Demand Apple Halt Controversial Child Safety Features Over Privacy Fears Over 600 experts and advocates, including Edward Snowden, sign an open letter urging Apple to stop implementing new child safety tools. The group argues the on-device scanning technology creates a dangerous backdoor that undermines end-to-end encryption.
apple Apple's Child Safety Tools Spark Severe Privacy and Bias Concerns Apple introduces new features to scan for child sexual abuse material, but privacy advocates warn the technology sets a dangerous precedent. Critics argue the tools risk algorithmic bias and endanger vulnerable LGBTQ youth.
facial recognition Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Ban Government Facial Recognition A group of senators introduces legislation to prohibit federal agencies from using facial recognition and other biometric technologies due to severe accuracy and privacy concerns.
facial recognition Senators Introduce Bill to Ban Government Use of Biometric and Facial Recognition Tech A group of Democratic senators and representatives reintroduces legislation to prohibit federal entities from using facial recognition and other biometric technologies. The bill also blocks federal funding for local law enforcement agencies that utilize these surveillance tools.
facial recognition Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Ban Government Facial Recognition A group of senators introduces legislation to ban federal government use of facial recognition and biometric technology. The bill also withholds federal funding from state and local law enforcement agencies that utilize these surveillance tools.
eu EU Data Watchdogs Demand Complete Ban on AI Facial Recognition European data protection authorities push for a strict prohibition on artificial intelligence-powered facial recognition in public spaces. The regulators argue the invasive technology poses an unacceptable threat to citizen privacy.