When companies and governments expand data collection in the name of security, sometimes the only way you can object is to opt out. And with facial recognition, the time to object is now.

Such tools could help scientists track population sizes or recognize aggressive animals that have attacked humans ...

Federal immigration agents flooding U.S. streets are using a new surveillance tool kit whose increasing use on observers and bystanders is alarming civil liberties advocates, lawmakers and activists.

An email detailed Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman paused the department's pursuit and use of facial recognition technology. Months of public concerns prompted Norman's change. Now, the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. BOSTON (SHNS) – Sweeping data privacy and immigration reforms are percolating on Beacon Hill, and U.S. Sen. Ed Markey targeted ...

AURORA, Ill. (WLS) -- Illinois state lawmakers and privacy advocates are raising concerns over technology used by federal agents for immigration enforcement that they say violates the privacy and ...

Facial recognition at security and immigration checkpoints and gates could ease airport hassles, even as the technology raises privacy concerns. By Christine Chung Travelers can expect biometric ...

The grocery store chain Wegmans, among other retailers, is using face recognition on its customers — and scanning their faces for resemblance not only to accused shoplifters but also to people whose ...

With residents this month debating use of facial recognition systems at some Connecticut grocery stores, state lawmakers from both parties plan to look into stopping that technology from being used in ...

OMG! Wegman’s supermarkets are using artificial intelligence and facial recognition? Outrageous! Alert the authorities! Cancel dinner! Never mind the fact that on your way to shop you passed by dozens ...

The biggest chains in America are using facial recognition technology to try to stop shoplifting. But most customers are unaware their faces are being scanned while they shop. Facial recognition isn’t ...

Grocery chain Wegmans’ expanding use of facial recognition technology in New York City is reigniting debates over consumers’ privacy rights and retailers’ interest in safeguarding their stores. But ...