Episode 107 - Face Off

We're back with more discussions about facial recognition and the draconian world we're quickly building. Updating our previous discussion with new information out Clearview AI, the 2020 protests, coronavirus and our new masked world, and much more. We're thrilled too have a special interview with fashion designer, activist, and technologist Kate Bertash to discuss the implications of facial surveillance and how we can start to fight back. A lot to unpack so sit back and hit play.

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Chapters

  • 04:47 - Intro stats
  • 06:23 - What is facial recognition?
  • 09:14 - Why should we care?
  • 20:20 - Faults in the system
  • 35:16 - Clearview AI
  • 45:48 - Consumer facial recognition
  • 49:40 - Benefits of Facial Recognition?
  • 54:37 - Fear
  • 56:21 - Facial tracking in the home
  • 58:58 - Interview with Kate Bertash
  • 01:22:29 - Over-surveillance of communities of color
  • 01:29:08 - THOSE WHO RESIST: Artists, Technologists, Legislators

From the Show

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