Privacy advocates criticize Amazon "Rekognition"

Amazon rejected two proposals at its annual shareholders meeting that may regulate its "Rekognition" tool. The meeting were given right here as lawmakers in Washington blasted facial reputation era for putting placing privacy and civil rights at risk. CNET senior reporter Ben Rubin joined CBSN with further on what privacy advocates are serious about.
Amazon rejected two proposals at its annual shareholders meeting that would regulate its "Rekognition" software. The meeting came as lawmakers in Washington blasted facial recognition technology for putting putting privacy and civil rights at risk. CNET senior reporter Ben Rubin joined CBSN with more on what privacy advocates are concerned about.Original article
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