Facial recognition in policing on trial in federal lawsuit

Aug. 07, 2023 Law

A woman has filed a federal lawsuit against Detroit’s police after facial recognition tech linked her to a carjacking. She was eight months pregnant at the time.

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Guest:

Kashmir Hill - tech reporter for the NY Times - @kashhill

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Angie Perrin, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Bennett Purser, Marcelle Hutchins, Nihar Patel

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