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    MLB testing hands-free entry for fans utilizing facial authentication, AI security

    The Niagrara Gazette, 09/03/23. Major League Baseball is implementing facial authentication-based entry to enhance the fan experience at stadiums. The Philadelphia Phillies have partnered with MLB to pilot a program called Go-Ahead Entry, which allows ticketed fans to enter the stadium seamlessly through facial recognition technology. This innovative approach eliminates the need for barcodes or phone scans, reducing waiting times and lines at the gates. The program has been well-received by fans, who appreciate the convenience and efficiency it provides. MLB assures that this system maintains safety and security while enhancing the overall spectator experience. READ THE ARTICLE

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    Iran proposes long jail terms, AI surveillance and crackdown on influencers in harsh new hijab law

    CNN, 08/02/23. Iranian authorities are considering a new bill on hijab-wearing that experts say would impose harsh penalties. The draft law proposes longer prison terms for women refusing to wear the veil, penalties for celebrities and businesses violating the rules, and the use of artificial intelligence to identify breaches of the dress code. The bill is seen as a warning from the regime that it will not back down from its stance on the hijab despite previous protests. Experts believe the legislation is likely to pass, given the regime’s alignment with it and the power of the Guardian Council. READ THE ARTICLE

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    NY police used AI to track drivers on highways as attorney questions legality

    Fox News, 07/23/23. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in law enforcement has become a topic of debate due to its invasive nature. In a recent case, AI technology scanned a database of 1.6 billion New York license plates and identified a car involved in drug trafficking. The AI-powered surveillance program, known as Rekor Scout, was used by Westchester County police to track the car driven by a convicted drug dealer. The case has raised concerns about the legality and lack of judicial oversight in the use of AI in surveillance. The combination of AI, license plate readers, and the storage of data for two years has been criticized as an invasion of privacy. The defense lawyer argued that surveillance networks based on AI and license plate readers can track people’s movements retroactively, without a warrant, jeopardizing privacy rights. The case highlights the need for a balance between public safety and individual privacy when implementing AI technology in law enforcement. READ THE ARTICLE

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    NYC subway using AI to track fare evasion

    NBC News, 07/20/23. Surveillance software with artificial intelligence is being used in some New York City subway stations to identify fare evaders, according to public documents and contracts. The system, developed by AWAAIT, aims to help crack down on fare evasion and has been in use since at least 2020. The Metropolitan Transit Authority plans to expand the system to more stations by the end of the year. Privacy advocates are concerned about the growing surveillance apparatus in the city, but the MTA claims the software is simply being used as a counting tool to determine fare evasion rates. READ THE ARTICLE

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    This AI Watches Millions Of Cars Daily And Tells Cops If You’re Driving Like A Criminal

    Forbes, 07/17/23. The use of AI-powered policing raises concerns about constitutional issues and privacy. In a recent case, an AI tool identified a car’s driving patterns as suspicious, leading to a drug trafficking charge. The AI system scanned millions of license plates, gathering data on vehicle make, model, and color as well. This level of surveillance is seen as an unprecedented search that invades society’s reasonable expectation of privacy. With more AI surveillance technology being used by police departments and corporations, privacy advocates are worried about the lack of legal protections for individuals. READ THE ARTICLE