Evan from Fight for the Future writes, "Today Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello and I published an op-ed in Buzzfeed about how grassroots activism combined with backlash from artists and fans to kill the terrible idea of using facial recognition technology at US music festivals. We wanted to tell this story because everyone needs to know that the corporate-government surveillance dystopia of our nightmares is NOT inevitable, but it's coming fast unless we organize to stop it."
We killed facial recognition at music festivals: next, we kill it everywhere
95% of FBI agents aren't trained on facial recognition tech but still use it anyway
Surprise, surprise: the FBI has unprecedented access to wild technology that allows for horrifying overreaches of privacy; and the vast, vast majority of them haven't actually gone through the formal… READ THE REST
Sweaters that fool facial recognition
Protect your facial biometric data with knit wear? As absurd as that sounds, designer Rachele Didero, of the Italian startup Cap_able, has patented textiles that do just that. The patterns… READ THE REST
Madison Square Garden bans Girl Scout troop mom using facial recognition – Time for a CV Dazzle badge for Girl Scouts?
Adafruit has an interesting (and alarming) piece about an incident of invasive and bizarre facial recognition law enforcement: When Kelly Conlon joined her daughter's Girl Scout troop for a fun… READ THE REST
It's time to own Microsoft Office like a responsible adult
TL;DR: Upgrade your workflow, ditch the subscriptions, and get Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for just $54.97 (reg. $219.99) through March 30. At some point in life, you've got to start making responsible choices—paying… READ THE REST
Banish cat boredom for just $27 with this interactive kitty toy
TL;DR: Banish cat parent guilt with the Cheerble Ball, now available for the best price online at just $26.99. It's hard being a pet parent these days! We've got to make sure… READ THE REST
Unlock extra hours in your work day with this under $40 AI assistant bundle
TL;DR: Reach peak efficiency with over a dozen AI assistants at your side when you get a lifetime subscription to 1minAI for less than $40. Heard the saying, "We all have the same… READ THE REST
