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Portland becomes the first U.S. city to ban companies using facial recognition software on customers after the mayor said it could be used for surveillance on protesters

Posted by Skidmark 2020-09-10 09:16|| || Front Page|| [10 views ] Top

#1 They're not 'protestors'. They passed that mark a long time ago.

I move they change the city's name to Mos Eisley.

Posted by Procopius2k 2020-09-10 10:32|| 2020-09-10 10:32|| Front Page Top

#2 Facial Recognition is the only reason I embrace wearing a mask.

Posted by DarthVader 2020-09-10 10:48|| 2020-09-10 10:48|| Front Page Top

#3 Protestors are all peaceful and shit, so what's the problem eh?

I don't know P2K, Mos Eisley is known for good music.

Posted by swksvolFF 2020-09-10 10:50|| 2020-09-10 10:50|| Front Page Top

#4 Can they ban private citizens and companies from software usage to identify criminals? I suspect lawsuits to be filed quickly.

Posted by Airandee 2020-09-10 11:20|| 2020-09-10 11:20|| Front Page Top

#5 Won't apply to Feds of course.

Posted by Iblis 2020-09-10 12:46|| 2020-09-10 12:46|| Front Page Top

#6 The facial recognition ban is to prevent local cops with an extensive intel collection of radical suspects amassed over the years from being shared with feds or local LEOs cross deputised as feds. Without being able to access this data the feds have a more complex time making positive ID and getting background for connectivity charting for Order of Battle development. The enemy is in the city government in depth.

Posted by NoMoreBS 2020-09-10 14:00|| 2020-09-10 14:00|| Front Page Top

#7 I'm curious as to what legal theory allows you to ban software. Seems rather like banning word processing or point-of-sale systems.

And secondly, how would the city know, unless the company is boasting about it?

Posted by SteveS 2020-09-10 15:22|| 2020-09-10 15:22|| Front Page Top

#8 I'm curious as to what legal theory allows you to ban software.

Authoritarianism.

Posted by swksvolFF 2020-09-10 15:34|| 2020-09-10 15:34|| Front Page Top

#9 I'm curious as to what legal theory allows you to ban software.

Currently, the 5th circuit appellate ruled you can't ban a download of a 3D print gun. We'll see if the state pushes for a full court ruling or goes straight for the supreme court. I would argue software is a free speech issue and can't be banned.

Posted by DarthVader 2020-09-10 17:24|| 2020-09-10 17:24|| Front Page Top

#10 I would be surprised if this software is not already being used in the big Vegas c*sinos.

Posted by magpie 2020-09-10 21:36|| 2020-09-10 21:36|| Front Page Top

#11 /\ avoiding spam filter...

Posted by magpie 2020-09-10 21:36|| 2020-09-10 21:36|| Front Page Top