What happens when your face becomes data?
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Facial recognition is marketed as convenient, but it seems like the ease comes at a cost.
Biometric surveillance has become central to security information systems across government agencies including border patrol, policing and immigration. These are instances where choice and consent come at the price of life and liberty.
Host Maria Kestane speaks to Aaron Tucker, author and associate professor at Memorial University of Newfoundland. They discuss who sets the thresholds for obedience, and what happens when data collection is non-negotiable.
Learn more about Aaron's book here: Flexible Faces – Aaron Tucker
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