Microsoft says it is time for government regulation of facial recognition

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By Mark Wycislik-WilsonDec 7, 2018, 11:11 am135 pts
Facial recognition is becoming more widely used in both general computing and in the wider world. Smartphones and computers can be unlocked with your face, but the technology is also used for security and policing purposes. While most uses are legitimate and helpful, there is scope for abuse. Microsoft thinks…

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