Tag: Facial recognition
What do people think about smartglasses? New research reveals a complicated picture
Views differ between owners and non-owners of smartglasses. But both groups agree the technology can help people.
The United Nations has a plan to govern AI – but has it bought the industry’s hype?
A UN report proposes seven recommendations for addressing gaps in current AI governance. It’s a small step forward, but it needs refining.
Australia’s privacy regulator just dropped its case against ‘troubling’ facial recognition company Clearview AI. Now what?
The decision underscores the importance of strengthening privacy laws and enforcement powers of regulators.
A world-first law in Europe is targeting artificial intelligence. Other countries can learn from it
A risk-based approach to regulating AI can help minimise the dangers of the new technology
Australians like facial recognition for ID but don’t want it used for surveillance, new survey shows
Automated facial recognition is becoming widespread in Australia. The technology has already been used by retail outlets, sport stadiums and casinos around the country. And in November, the Australian…
Your face for sale: anyone can legally gather and market your facial data without explicit consent
Our facial information is sensitive – yet companies and individuals can collect, sell and manipulate it without our consent. Australian law must change to protect us all.
Digital ID will go mainstream across Australia in 2024. Here's how it can work for everyone
2024 will see a massive expansion in Australia’s digital ID system. Good tech and strong guardrails will make Australia a world leader in this important area.
Indigenous knowledges informing 'machine learning' could prevent stolen art and other culturally unsafe AI practices
There are many programs where people can generate art using AI. However, this comes with a risk of non-Indigenous people generating Indigenous art, which negatively affects Indigenous artists.
