Europe is working on a Law of AI may prohibit the use of “real-time” remote biometric identification systems, such as facial recognition, in public places. Current word processing restricts law enforcement from using facial recognition unless it’s intended to combat serious crimes, such as terrorism or kidnapping.
It is likely that the EU will go further. EU influence data protection watchdog called for the bill to ban not only remote biometric identification in public, but also police use of web-scanned databases, such as Clearview AI.
“Clearview AI quickly becomes so malicious that no law enforcement agency can be trusted,” said Ella Jakubowska, who works on facial recognition and biometrics for European Digital Rights, a digital rights group. trust or any other public agency or company that wants to work with them.
Hoan Ton-That, CEO of Clearview AI, said he was disappointed that the ICO had “misunderstood the technology and my intentions”.
“We collect only public data from the open internet and comply with all privacy standards and the law,” he said in a statement sent to MIT Technology Review.
“I very much welcome the opportunity to engage in conversation with leaders and legislators about the true value of proven technology so essential to law enforcement that can continue to do keep the community safe,” he added.
