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An Amazon sign is pictured at company headquarters on May 20, 2021, in Seattle. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images)

Amazon says DOJ disclosure doesn’t indicate violation of facial recognition moratorium

The statement came after FedScoop reporting noting that, according to the DOJ, the FBI is in the “initiation” phase of using Rekognition.

Jan 26, 2024 By Madison Alder Rebecca Heilweil

Facial recognition biometric verification woman — (Getty Images)

ACLU puts members of Congress in the facial recognition crosshairs

In a test, Amazon's Rekognition software falsely identified 28 sitting members of Congress as individuals who have been arrested, the civil liberties group says.

Jul 26, 2018 By Tajha Chappellet-Lanier

Facial recognition technology needs federal regulation, Microsoft says

In a blog post, company President Brad Smith wrote to express the company's support for "proactive" congressional oversight.

Jul 19, 2018 By Tajha Chappellet-Lanier

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