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SAN FRANCISCO, June 9 — IBM said yesterday it is no longer selling general purpose facial recognition software and is opposed to using such technology for racial profiling or mass surveillance. The stance against facial recognition systems that could potentially be used to target minorities or...

IBM offered to work with Congress to pursue ‘justice and racial equity’ focused initially on police reform, as well as responsible use of technology and broadening skills. ― AFP pic

“IBM no longer offers general purpose IBM facial recognition or analysis software,” wrote Arvind Krishna. “Technology can increase transparency and help police protect communities but must not promote discrimination or racial injustice,” Krishna said. IBM offered to work with Congress to pursue “justice and racial equity” focused initially on police reform, as well as responsible use of technology and broadening skills.

 

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