Israel's Facial Recognition System in Gaza

SOURCE www.npr.org
Israel has launched a new facial recognition system in Gaza with the help of private companies and Google photos, which has been used to wrongfully detain civilians misidentified as Hamas militants.

Key Points

  • Facial recognition system launched in Gaza by Israel with help of private companies and Google photos
  • Initially used to search for Israelis taken by Hamas, now used to search for Hamas and militant group members
  • Report shows software was used to wrongly detain civilians misidentified as militants

Cons

  • Wrongfully detaining civilians
  • Potential misuse of technology