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What’s up? The American Federation of Teachers (AFT), the second-largest teacher's union in the United States, has formed a partnership with GPTZero, an AI identification platform.

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POLICE USING AI FACIAL RECOGNITION TO ARREST SUSPECTS 👮‍♂️

Cop: “When I saw you driving down the road, I guessed at least 65.”

Driver: “You’re wrong, officer. It’s only my hat that makes me look that old.” 🚓

What’s going on? Facial recognition software from Clearview AI can help guide police in convicting felons by using facial recognition. However, Evansville Police Department (EPD) in Indiana is using it to convict people instead.

Some background? Clearview AI's CEO has emphasized that the software's results are meant to be treated as leads, akin to anonymous tips from the public, rather than conclusive identifications. However, a review of EPD’s arrest affidavits revealed that the department has cited Clearview AI to conclusively identify suspects in various cases.

What are the concerns? Experts emphasize that facial recognition technology cannot provide positive identifications and should be approached with skepticism. The EPD's practice of citing Clearview AI results in affidavits without providing context regarding the technology's limitations may mislead judges and contribute to potential inaccuracies in the criminal justice system. The absence of written policies governing the use of Clearview AI within the EPD adds to the uncertainty. Other law enforcement agencies in Indiana, such as the Indiana State Police and the South Bend Police Department, have established strict policies regarding the use of facial recognition technology, emphasizing that its results are only investigative leads and not positive identifications.

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