Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin Says Privacy In Physical Space Is 'Rapidly Decreasing' In Era Of Facial Recognition — Outlines Way To 'Restore A Little Bit Of Balance'


by Benzinga

Benzinga— Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), has voiced his concerns about the diminishing privacy in physical spaces and emphasized the importance of online privacy. read more

PYMNTS.com—Microsoft’s Facial-Recognition Ban Points to Growing Qualms Over Privacy. Microsoft’s decision to ban police departments from using its Azure OpenAI Service for facial recognition reflects the technology industry’s struggle to balance the promises and perils of artificial intelligence (AI). The move signals that Big Tech companies are increasingly enforcing guardrails around AI systems amid concerns about potential societal harms. Experts say it’s an example […]

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