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Few technologies have drawn as much debate as facial recognition. While staunch advocates extol its benefits in enhancing security, critics condemn the gross violation of privacy its unfettered use could lead to. These debates have been ignited once again as IBM announces its exit from the facial recognition business. Prompted by profound concerns over its…
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From hovering drones to hawk-eyed CCTV cameras, Indians by 2020 have become used to being surveilled. Facial recognition, one of the booming, yet controversial technologies, is being harnessed by the Government on a large scale. According to reports, the facial recognition market was valued at $4.51 billion in 2018 and is expected to reach a…
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