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		mateo1 on July 8, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Met Police UK Live Facial Recognition The thing about the UK is that the state doesn't use the technology to harass people "they" dislike. And the thing about the US is that the same (and worse) is done by completely unaccountable corporations. What's worse? And moreover, what's the alternative?

lrem on July 8, 2022 | [–]

The problem with this thinking: and what if in 20 years you get a government that does abuse the powers?

bennysomething on July 8, 2022 | | [–]

You say worse is done by corporations, do you have any examples?

randomsearch on July 8, 2022 | [–]

Doesn’t use the technology against opponents much, yet.

Alternative is not to use the technology.

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